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Top 5 security risks to connected cars
Analysts from Trend Micro rate DDoS attacks and electronic jamming as some of the highest cybersecurity risks for connected cars. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto A new…
As technology develops in education so does the need for cybersecurity – Help Net Security
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on education, bringing about a sudden boom in remote and online learning. While the transition has forced…
From BIAS to Sweyntooth: Eight Bluetooth Threats to Network Security – Infosecurity Magazine
While Bluetooth has revolutionized hands-free communications, it is not without its faults, particularly in regards to security. Bluetooth has a history of vulnerabilities that continues…
Bluetooth Spoofing Bug Affects Billions Of IoT Devices
The ‘BLESA’ flaw affects the reconnection process that occurs when a device moves back into range after losing or dropping its pairing, Purdue researchers said.…
Smart Lock Turns Out to be Not So Smart, or Secure
Researchers are warning a keyless smart door lock made by U-tec, called Ultraloq, could allow attackers to track down where the device is being used…
New Attack Creates Ghost Taps On Modern Android Smartphones
Modern Android smartphones are susceptible to a new type of attack named “Tap ‘n Ghost” that can induce fake finger taps to take unwanted actions.…
Google fixes no-user-interaction bug in Android’s Bluetooth component
Google has patched this week a critical security flaw in Android’s Bluetooth component. If left unpatched, the vulnerability can be exploited without any user interaction…
Microsoft Says Iranian Hackers Tried To Hack A US Presidential Campaign
Hackers backed by the Iranian government recently tried to hack email accounts used by the campaign of a US presidential candidate, a Microsoft official said…