Cybersecurity expert Andrey Konovalov demonstrated at the POC 2024 conference a method to covertly disable the LED indicator of the ThinkPad X230’s webcam. This highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities in USB-connected devices. Konovalov’s systematic exploration of vendor-specific USB requests uncovered a way to both read and modify the webcam’s firmware. The researcher’s discovery shows the potential for exploiting hardware beyond its intended functions, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
MSSP Market Update: Mastercard Completes Acquisition of Threat Intelligence Company
Mastercard has acquired threat intelligence firm Recorded Future from Insight Partners for $2.65bn. The deal means Mastercard can expand its cybersecurity services by adding AI
