Why Russian Hackers “Own” Governments, But Don’t Cripple Your Car
Why government offices and corporations are so vulnerable and how your car (whatever brand it is) won’t fall to hackers as easily.
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Cyberattacks On Hospitals & More Are Adding To 2020 Chaos
2020 is not over. The latest news is that there have been cyberattacks on computer systems at some US hospitals. Aside from the clear concerns about healthcare for those in the hospital, this and other recent cyberattacks have raised concerns about broader societal disruption as Election Day approaches.
Defending Against Car Hacking: Tips, Tricks, & Tesla (Infographic)
Connected cars require increased vigilance to ensure their safety. While some of today’s cars have documented vulnerabilities (e.g. the infamous hacked Jeep), Tesla has been steadfast in its efforts to defend against car-hacking efforts. The Silicon Valley automaker even works with “white hat” hackers to proactively identify and fix security flaws. And, Tesla’s robust efforts often involve substantial rewards.
Hackers Walk Away With $375,000 And A Tesla Model 3 At 2019 Pwn2Own Event
A team of white hat hackers swept all the top prizes at Pwn2Own 2019 in Vancouver last week, taking home $375,000 in cash and a new Tesla Model 3 for their efforts.
Musk Warns Governors About Homicidal Robots & Other AI Dangers
Elon Musk was the keynote speaker at the National Governors Association conference in Providence, Rhode Island, last weekend. He used the occasion to remind the group of his oft voiced concerns about artificial intelligence, calling it the “biggest risk we face as a civilization.” In the absence of appropriate government regulations, Musk fears AI could progress to the point where homicidal robots roam the cities of the world, making them even more dangerous than Chicago.
Trump + Russia Chaos Is Tiny Preview Of Carbon Bubble Popping
The Trump & Russian chaos — no matter how extensive it is and where it goes — is a tiny preview of the massive disruption we have coming as the global carbon bubble pops.
Researchers Expose Potential Tesla Model S Autopilot Vulnerabilities — Extremely Expensive Or Difficult To Hack
One of the topics that seems to come up continually in discussions about autonomous driving technologies is potential vulnerability to hacking and malicious intent. How susceptible will autonomous vehicles be to “autonomous hijacking,” or to snoopers and stalkers for that matter? Can the sensors of such autonomous vehicles be easily spoofed … [continued]
BMW i3 REx Owners Hacking Their Cars For More Range, AM Radio, & Other Things
Originally published on EV Obsession. After a steep drop from the Tesla Model S, the BMW i3 is the most expensive electric car on the US market (just slightly above the Mercedes B-Class Electric). It is an attractive electric option with a lot of benefits over other EVs. But it has … [continued]
Tesla Model S Flaw May Make It Vulnerable To Hackers
Originally published on Gas2. by Christopher DeMorro Electric cars stand to improve upon the century-old concept of the automobile in exciting and promising new ways. The Tesla Model S proved this by receiving a five-star crash test rating, and even breaking one of the testing machines. However, Tesla’s decision to use … [continued]
We’ve Been Hacked, But We’re Back (Maybe)
You may have noticed some weirdness on CleanTechnica the past couple days — not publishing for long periods of time, then publishing a bunch of articles in a spurt. The story is, we were hacked. Since Monday morning/afternoon, our team hasn’t been able to log in to the backend (where … [continued]
