Meta’s Virtual Reality Headset Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks: Researcher

June 25, 2024 at 08:00AM Rare VR headset attacks were demonstrated by researcher Harish Santhanalakshmi Ganesan, who managed to install ransomware on Meta’s Quest 3 using a method relying on limited Android-based system knowledge and social engineering. Despite no specific malware vulnerability found, the process exposes the potential for similar attacks and serves as a … Read more

Spatial Computing Hack Exploits Apple Vision Pro Flaw to Fill Room With Spiders, Bats

June 21, 2024 at 09:21AM Apple classified a recently patched Vision Pro vulnerability as a DoS issue, but a researcher has demonstrated its potential for filling a room with spiders and bats. This exploit highlights the severity of the flaw, raising concerns about the security implications of spatial computing. Based on the meeting notes, it … Read more

Apple Patches Vision Pro Vulnerability Used in Possibly ‘First Ever Spatial Computing Hack’

June 11, 2024 at 09:52AM Apple released visionOS 1.2 to address numerous vulnerabilities, with the standout CVE-2024-27812 specific to the Vision Pro headset. The update also prompted new security advisories for iOS, macOS, and other products, consolidating CVEs. The vulnerabilities could lead to code execution, information disclosure, and DoS, with the acknowledged researcher considering it … Read more