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Hells Angels or Hackers? Biker Gang Hacks and Steals 150 Jeep Wranglers

June 1, 2017 By The Editor

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The Mongols. The Bandidos. The Outlaws. Hells Angels. These are some of the most notorious motorcycle gangs out there. And now it’s time to add “The Hooligans” to the list. When this Tijuana-based biker club wants to steal a car, they don't just pull out a “Slim Jim” – they take a more technical approach. According to a recent SC Magazine article, The Hooligans hacked into and … [Read more...]

Don’t Get Taken For a Ride: Auto App Hacks Can Lead to Real-life Car Jacking

February 17, 2017 By The Editor

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People are using smart phones to connect and control virtually every aspect of their lives - including their cars. Automotive apps offer several convenient features like auto-start, lock, unlock and locate. But, while using your phone like a remote control for your car might make life a lot easier at times, it can also increase the possibility of a cyberattack. According … [Read more...]

Wireless 802.11 Car Hack – Daily Security Byte EP. 268

June 7, 2016 By Corey Nachreiner

Connecting cars to the Internet through GSM cellular networks already proved dangerous, but what if you built a wireless access point into your car? Watch today's video to learn how car thieves might exploit the latest car hacking research. (Episode Runtime: 3:44) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBSGDeoFykw EPISODE REFERENCES: Reseachers hack … [Read more...]

Hacking for Good – Daily Security Byte EP. 194

December 17, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

Most of the time, the media uses the term hacking in the negative context. However, there are many white hats who hack for good. In the last Daily Security Byte episode for 2015, I cover two fun stories that show how people can use hacking and reverse engineering techniques to do things that improve our lives. Show note: This will be the last Daily Byte video this year. I'll … [Read more...]

Remote Zero Day Car Hack – Daily Security Byte EP.117

July 22, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

The IOActive researchers are at it again. In 2013, they demonstrated how you could hack a car with physical access. However, this year they found the holy grail of car hacks—a remote zero day flaw that allows them to control a car over its cellular network. Watch today's video to learn what you should do if you have a Fiat Chrysler vehicle with a Uconnect system. (Episode … [Read more...]

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