Recent articles by Darren Pauli

Researcher finds pacemakers open to deadly hack

Researcher finds pacemakers open to deadly hack

Vulnerability allows firmware rewrites from 30 feet away.
Darren Pauli Oct 22 2012 1:27PM Security
Students crack state transport system

Students crack state transport system

Copied cards enable free rides.
Darren Pauli Oct 22 2012 1:23PM Security
#Ruxcon day 1 in pictures

#Ruxcon day 1 in pictures

Ruxcon, home to live demos, CTF, and presentations from security experts across Australia and the world. Here's photos from day one of the con.
Darren Pauli Oct 20 2012 4:13PM Security
Exclusive: Researchers crack Aussie state transport system, get free rides

Exclusive: Researchers crack Aussie state transport system, get free rides

Ancient custom crypto defeated.
Darren Pauli Oct 20 2012 3:42PM Security
Breakpoint 2012 in pictures

Breakpoint 2012 in pictures

Breakpoint, by the makers of Ruxcon, saw 14 security experts demo their l33t hacking skills to about a hundred infosec pros. Credits SC Magazine and Stephen Ridley.
Darren Pauli Oct 18 2012 7:13PM Security
Network intel tool outs tweeting spooks

Network intel tool outs tweeting spooks

Maltego showcased at Breakpoint.
Darren Pauli Oct 18 2012 2:38PM Security
Microsoft engineer crafts exploitability index tool

Microsoft engineer crafts exploitability index tool

Curbs vulnerability hype.
Darren Pauli Oct 18 2012 8:08AM Security
Hacked terminals capable of causing pacemaker deaths

Hacked terminals capable of causing pacemaker deaths

Security holes enable attackers to switch off pacemakers, rewrite firmware from 30 feet away.
Darren Pauli Oct 17 2012 12:33PM Security
Steam gamers vulnerable to attack

Steam gamers vulnerable to attack

Researchers describe multiple holes in online gaming platform.
Darren Pauli Oct 16 2012 3:53PM Security
Google closes App Engine hole

Google closes App Engine hole

Revokes HTTP functionality to avoid data theft.
Darren Pauli Oct 16 2012 2:00PM Security
Google pulls insecure App Engine feature

Google pulls insecure App Engine feature

Now serves only HTTPS.
Darren Pauli Oct 16 2012 12:22PM Security
Telcos riddled with security holes: researcher

Telcos riddled with security holes: researcher

Operators 'shielded from reality' by equipment vendors.
Darren Pauli Oct 15 2012 12:00PM Security
Etsy hardens up with SSL, HSTS and 2fa

Etsy hardens up with SSL, HSTS and 2fa

Security upgrades surge ahead.
Darren Pauli Oct 12 2012 5:42PM Security
Lone packet cripples telco networks

Lone packet cripples telco networks

Telecommunications networks an unsecured "sandwich" of technology.
Darren Pauli Oct 12 2012 12:29PM Security
Teenager cracks Chrome again

Teenager cracks Chrome again

Full exploit earns teen a cool US$60,000.
Darren Pauli Oct 10 2012 5:20PM Security
Google App Engine open to session jacking

Google App Engine open to session jacking

Cookie snatching tool opens engine.
Darren Pauli Oct 10 2012 1:21PM Security
Researchers track devices over any 3G network

Researchers track devices over any 3G network

Industry watchdog investigates potential vulnerability.
Darren Pauli Oct 10 2012 7:00AM Security
Flaws allow 3G devices to be tracked

Flaws allow 3G devices to be tracked

Devices trackable over any 3G network.
Darren Pauli Oct 9 2012 10:57AM Security
Tool sniffs vulnerable sites flagged by McAfee, Trust Guard

Tool sniffs vulnerable sites flagged by McAfee, Trust Guard

Website security badges an invitation for hackers.
Darren Pauli Oct 8 2012 7:01PM Security
Hackers exploit outdated Wagamama site

Hackers exploit outdated Wagamama site

Restaurant chain serves up malware.
Darren Pauli Oct 4 2012 6:30AM Security

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