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Ex-NSA hacker drops new zero-day doom for Zoom

Zoom’s troubled year just got worse. Now that a large portion of the world is working from home to ride out the coronavirus pandemic, Zoom’s popularity has rocketed, but also has led to an increased …
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State-sponsored Mac malware easily repurposed by ex-NSA hacker

“The idea is, why not let these groups in these agencies create malware, and if you’re a hacker, just repurpose it for your own mission?” Wardle demonstrated to attendees four Mac malware creations …
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We Spoke To An Ex-NSA Hacker Who Has Organized The First-Ever Mac Security Conference

In a famous mid 2000s Apple commercial, Justin Long plays the part of the hoodied, hip Silicon Valley inhabitant. “I’m a Mac” he says, tucking his hands in his blue jeans while wearing sneakers.
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Ex-NSA Hacker Creates Security App to Protect Your Mac from “Evil Maid” Attacks

An ex-NSA hacker has created a security app for Apple’s macOS operating system that promises to protect your Mac from so-called “evil maid” attacks. The app is called Do Not Disturb (DND), and it’s both free and open-source. It is one of those apps that do …
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