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That’s exactly what happened recently to a number of stations around the world where an i … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/hacking-the-radio-and-other-analogue-vulnerabilities) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [Reflare presents with Deloitte at Blackhat](https://reflare.com/research/reflare-presents-with-deloitte-at-blackhat) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on May 9, 2021, 5:05:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Reflare%20presents%20with%20Deloitte%20at%20Blackhat.png)](https://reflare.com/research/reflare-presents-with-deloitte-at-blackhat) The results presented in this study explored the inherent correlation biases found in widely used computer vision models, which were leveraged to create images that these systems failed to interpret correctly. First Published 9th May 2021 The reversing engineer. 3 min read | 27 min vi … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/reflare-presents-with-deloitte-at-blackhat) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [Even More Evidence to Show Us the Dangers of Poorly Designed Smart Devices](https://reflare.com/research/yesterdays-security-challenges-havent-gone-anywhere-0) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on May 7, 2021, 6:09:00 PM [![Oh no!](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Even%20More%20Evidence%20to%20Show%20Us%20the%20Dangers%20of%20Poorly%20Designed%20Smart%20Devices.jpeg)](https://reflare.com/research/yesterdays-security-challenges-havent-gone-anywhere-0) The increasing scale and flexibility of DDoS attacks should be a wake-up call for IoT manufacturers as such breaches become more prevalent in both consumer and industrial automation systems. But who will be able to resolve the challenge of providing security for these devices as they … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/yesterdays-security-challenges-havent-gone-anywhere-0) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [Russia Envisions a More Closed Internet](https://reflare.com/research/russia-envisions-a-more-closed-internet) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Feb 18, 2019, 5:08:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Russia%20Envisions%20a%20More%20Closed%20Internet.png)](https://reflare.com/research/russia-envisions-a-more-closed-internet) Russian bill No. 571793-6, which is also called Доктрина демократического развития интернета (the Digital Economy National Program), or “ДНП” for short would increase the government’s ability "flick the switch." 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And once in, malware can be implanted and distributed with ease. First Published 25th January 2019 Where are you keeping your pac … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-risks-application-face-from-central-package-repositories) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [Updates on Supply Chain Level Backdoors and Magecart](https://reflare.com/research/updates-on-supply-chain-level-backdoors-and-magecart) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Oct 12, 2018, 3:29:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Updates%20on%20Supply%20Chain%20Level%20Backdoors%20and%20Magecart%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/updates-on-supply-chain-level-backdoors-and-magecart) It appears that the supply chain level backdoor has been thought of as a viable business model for quite some time. And now people (and governments) are asking the pointy questions. First Published 12th October 2018 For a nostalgic feel, Supermicro's latest quantum prototype comes in … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/updates-on-supply-chain-level-backdoors-and-magecart) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [Reddit's Hack & The Risks of Phone-Based 2-Factor Authentication](https://reflare.com/research/reddits-hack-the-risks-of-phone-based-2-factor-authentication) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Aug 6, 2018, 3:11:00 PM [![Reddit's Hack & The Risks of Phone-Based 2-Factor Authentication](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Reddits%20Hack%20%26%20The%20Risks%20of%20Phone-Based%202-Factor%20Authentication.png)](https://reflare.com/research/reddits-hack-the-risks-of-phone-based-2-factor-authentication) While it is clear that the 2FA implementation was not at fault here, there are significant risks associated with phone based 2FA that warrant serious consideration before you make this type of authentication method available to users. First Published 6th August 2018 r/LetsHackReddit 4 … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/reddits-hack-the-risks-of-phone-based-2-factor-authentication) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [Dealing with the Increasingly Severe Cyber-Threat Landscape](https://reflare.com/research/dealing-with-the-increasingly-severe-cyber-threat-landscape) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jul 27, 2018, 3:08:00 PM [![Dealing with the Increasingly Severe Cyber-Threat Landscape](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Dealing%20with%20the%20Increasingly%20Severe%20Cyber-Threat%20Landscape.png)](https://reflare.com/research/dealing-with-the-increasingly-severe-cyber-threat-landscape) The severity of cyber attacks has increased at a rapid pace over the past several years. No longer is it just large companies that need to secure themselves from malicious actors; individual users now must consider how they can protect themselves too. First Published 27th July 2018 Th … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/dealing-with-the-increasingly-severe-cyber-threat-landscape) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [How Attacks are Escalated](https://reflare.com/research/how-attacks-are-escalated) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jul 20, 2018, 3:06:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/How%20Attacks%20are%20Escalated%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/how-attacks-are-escalated) An attack takes place and either succeeds or fails. The reality however is more complicated. Attackers are often able to initially gain a minor foothold in the target and then over time leverage it into a more devastating attack. First Published 20th July 2018 Вверх, вверх, вверх! 3 m … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/how-attacks-are-escalated) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [Hacked Hotel Keys - Current and Historical](https://reflare.com/research/hacked-hotel-keys-current-and-historical) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Apr 27, 2018, 2:13:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Hacked%20Hotel%20Keys%20-%20Current%20and%20Historical.png)](https://reflare.com/research/hacked-hotel-keys-current-and-historical) In a hotel room, the door lock forms the last line of defence against unauthorised access to a guest’s belongings. However, the F-Secure story of the “Hacked Hotel Keys” is way more complex and interesting. First Published 27th April 2018 I've got the key. 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