Tag: Internet of Things

A Subaru being remotely unlocked following a hack of the owner's STARLINK account. (Image courtesy of Sam Curry)

More Of The Shame: Software Flaw Exposes Millions of Subarus, Rivers of Driver Data

A now-patched flaw in Subaru’s STARLINK connected vehicle service exposed location information and driver data for millions of vehicles with nothing more than the vehicle’s license plate number – the latest jaw dropping smart vehicle security flaw discovered by the researcher Sam Curry.

China hacking

Pacific Rim: Sophos’ 6 Year Battle To Beat Back China State Hackers

Host Paul Roberts interviews Sophos CISO Ross McKerchar about the company’s recent report, Pacific Rim, detailing its multi-year battle to beat back a sophisticated Chinese hacking campaign.

White Kia Rio Car on Road

KIA KO! Web Hackers Vs. The Auto Industry Round 2

Researcher Sam Curry revealed a flaw in a KIA website that gave anyone with the license plate number of a KIA vehicle access to vehicle controls and driver data – highlighting the dire state of smart vehicle cyber security. 

Cancelled Talk DEF CON

A Digital Lock Maker Tried To Squash A DEF CON Talk. It Happened Anyway. Here’s Why.

Keyless lock maker Digilock withdrew a cease and desist order and allowed a DEF CON talk on security flaws in its devices to move forward. Other device makers should take note!

Precision Ag

At Nebraska Event, FBI Calls Out Cyber Threats To Agriculture

The FBI will host an event exploring agricultural cyber risks in Omaha, Nebraska amid growing concerns of cyber attacks on US agriculture as farms embrace precision agriculture.