Firmware used in up to 800,000 CCTV cameras open to attack thanks to buffer overflow zero-day bug. Between 180,000 and 800,000 IP-based closed-circuit television cameras are vulnerable to a zero-day vulnerability that allows hackers to access surveillance cameras, spy on and manipulate video feeds or plant malware.
Read more: Zero-Day Bug Allows Hackers to Access CCTV Surveillance Cameras
Bypass works on iOS 12 and Apple’s latest iPhone XS model phones allowing an attacker to access contacts and photos. A passcode bypass vulnerability in Apple’s new iOS version 12 could allow an attacker to access photos and contacts (including phone numbers and emails) on a locked iPhone XS and other devices.
Read more: iPhone XS Passcode Bypass Hack Exposes Contacts, Photos
T-Mobile released a statement on Thursday informing customers that it has experienced a data breach in which attackers were able to gain access to “certain information.” Limited details were immediately available but a spokesperson confirmed that around 2 million customers are believed to have been affected.
Read more: T-Mobile Hacked In Data Breach That Hit 2 Million Customers
Facebook's security breach shows even significant security investment might not help. The biggest technology companies, finance firms and technology giants — including Facebook which now reports up to 50 million user accounts may have been taken over by criminal hackers — invest many millions in cybersecurity and still fall victim to significant attacks.
Read more: Facebook: 50 million user accounts taken over by cyberattackers.