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Social Pulse · Tech · 2018-10-03 20:32 UTC

@officialmcafee: Cybersecurity alarms: phone alerts, weak keys, WW3 warnings

The "Presidential alerts": they are capable of accessing the E911 chip in your phones - giving them full access to your location, microphone, camera and every function of your phone. This not a ran…

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John McAfee ✓ @officialmcafee

The "Presidential alerts": they are capable of accessing the E911 chip in your phones - giving them full access to your location, microphone, camera and every function of your phone. This not a rant, this is from me, still one of the leading cybersecurity experts. Wake up people!

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Part of the conversation: Cybersecurity alarms: phone alerts, weak keys, WW3 warnings

@officialmcafee claimed in 2018 (43.6K likes, 26.7K reposts) that Presidential alerts can access the E911 chip and give full access to a phone's location, microphone and camera. @DramaAlert (4.9K likes, 744.3K views) says an Indian certificate issuer reportedly generated secret keys from weak numbers, including one as simple as '4', and warns state-sponsored hackers could exploit unpatched systems. @EmeraldRobinson (2.3K likes) quotes a claim of over 27 major incidents in 48 hours and says WW3 has started.

Why it mattersSecurity warnings, some alarmist, drew large reach, led by 744.3K views on the certificate post.

Other posts in this conversation

DramaAlert @DramaAlert

🚨 TECH EMERGENCY: The internet could be facing what security researchers are calling a “HACKPACALYPSE.” In simple terms, an Indian company responsible for issuing digital certificates used to secure software and internet communications reportedly made a catastrophic security mistake. Some of its supposedly secret cryptographic keys were generated using shockingly weak numbers, including one as simple as “4.” Other keys were reportedly just as insecure, making them potentially easy for attackers to crack. Now, a massive security response could be underway, with affected software, systems, and devices needing urgent updates before hackers can exploit these weaknesses. The biggest concern? State-sponsored hackers, including groups linked to North Korea, could potentially take advantage of vulnerable, unpatched systems to launch cyberattacks, compromise software, and cause widespread disruption. The race is now on to secure affected systems before attackers can exploit them.

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Emerald Robinson ✝️ ✓ @EmeraldRobinson

Pay attention: "in the last 48 hours there have been over 27 major cybersecurity incidents. not in a month. not in a week." That's because WW3 has already started. Get your cash from the bank. Get ammo for your guns. Get extra food and water.

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How it compares

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Sources & citations

  1. @officialmcafee on X 2018-10-03 20:32 UTC
  2. AISA Twitter API