Researchers reveal how to hack an iPhone in 60 seconds

August 1, 2013 · Posted in Techy News and Tips · Comments Off on Researchers reveal how to hack an iPhone in 60 seconds 

Three Georgia Tech hackers have revealed how to hack iPhones and iPads with malware imitating ordinary apps in under sixty seconds using a “malicious charger.”

Today at a Black Hat USA 2013 press conference, the researchers revealed for the first time exactly how the USB charger they built can compromise iOS devices in less than a minute.

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Microsoft – Steve Ballmer window-dresses Windows 8

May 24, 2011 · Posted in Techy News and Tips · Comments Off on Microsoft – Steve Ballmer window-dresses Windows 8 

Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer confirmed yesterday that the company’s “next generation of Windows systems” will be released in 2012.

As we progress through the year, you ought to expect to hear a lot about Windows 8. Windows 8 slates, tablets, PCs, a variety of different form factors.”

Steve Ballmer – Windows 8