When cars were analogue and mechanical, all we had to fear was a face to face hold up. Any connected car is a smart car-like "Swiss Cheese" with holes waiting for a breach. The solution as recommended, by Consumer Watchdog is to slap in a "Kill Switch". more
Do you own a smart car? Smart car hacks are increasing, and becoming a statistic is not desirable. Smart cars are treasure troves of data ripe for stealing, or just getting hacked randomly. more
There is a dark side to the current surge and upgrade car connectivity as standard in cars. Cars will be hacked, and black hats are working to attack all holes in the car system more
Most motorists aren't aware, but their cars are like a duck in a shooting gallery with enhanced connectivity in their cars. Mobiles and other personal devices are their gateways into the system. This is often ignored and not taken heed off, which is quite well for hackers. more
Anonymous has hacked two of Nissan’s websites in Japan as part of its protest against Japan’s continued killing of dolphins and whales. more
Fiat Chrysler has issued a recall for close to 8,000 SUVs since they can be hacked through the web. more
The PlayStation Network was out for about a day this week and an anonymous group of hackers is taking credit. more
A University of Michigan team partnered with a local state agency to exploit vulnerabilities in 100 traffic lights. more
A competition to hack into a Tesla vehicle apparently resulted in Beijing hackers taking over the car's locks, horn, headlights and skylight while it was moving. more
A cyberattack recently infiltrated eBay's database of customer information that includes names, encrypted passwords, phone numbers and more. more
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