IOActive Discovers Security Vulnerabilities in Select Linksys Router Models
Security researchers uncover 10 separate issues making thousands of popular Wi-Fi routers susceptible to attack Seattle, Wash. – April 20, 2017 – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, today released information on a number of cybersecurity vulnerabilities found in more than 20 models of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers. The vulnerabilities identified, if exploited, could allow attackers to overload a router and force a reboot, deny user access, leak sensitive information about the router and connected devices, and change restricted settings. IOActive and Linksys have worked together since the…
IOActive Discovers Multiple Security Vulnerabilities in Confide Messaging Application
Seattle, Wash. – March 8, 2017 – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, today released a new security advisory highlighting numerous security vulnerabilities discovered in a messaging application from Confide, Inc. IOActive security researchers Mike Davis, Ryan O’Horo, and Nick Achatz tested Confide version 1.4.2 for Windows and OS X, 4.0.4 for Android by reverse engineering the published application, observing its behavior, and interacting with the public API. Confide is marketed as a confidential messaging application that uses “military grade end-to end-encryption” to protect confidential communications on mobile devices. The…
IOActive Finds Rampant Security Vulnerabilities in Home, Business and Industrial Robots
Seattle, Wash. – March 1, 2017 – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, today released a new paper exposing numerous vulnerabilities found in multiple home, business, and industrial robots available on the market today. The array of vulnerabilities identified in the systems evaluated included many graded as high or critical risk, leaving the robots highly susceptible to cyberattack. Attackers could employ the issues found to maliciously spy via the robot’s microphone and camera, leak personal or business data, and in extreme cases, cause serious physical harm or damage…
IOActive Discovers In-Flight Entertainment System Vulnerabilities
Seattle, WA – December 20, 2016 – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, today released research detailing several cybersecurity vulnerabilities found in Panasonic Avionics In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems used by a number of major airlines including United, Virgin, American Airlines, Emirates, AirFrance, Singapore, and Qatar, among others.
IOActive Launches New Advisory Services Consulting Practice with Unique Offensive Security Approach to Risk Assessment
Seattle, WA – July 28, 2016 – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, today announced the launch of its Advisory Services practice, offering strategic security consulting that leverages IOActive’s testing and research expertise to help customers better align their security programs with business objectives.
IOActive Becomes a Founding Provider for New Framework from Open Compute Project Foundation to Improve Data Center and Cloud Security Posture