Researchers have discovered that a dangerous bug has been present in hundreds of millions of Android devices powered by Qualcomm chips. The bug could allow hackers to read your send SMS messages, make calls or even disable a phone’s lock screen, all without the user’s knowledge. The problem all started back 2011 when Qualcomm released new APIs (Application… Continue reading Security Bug Threatens Millions of Android Devices
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Hacker Builds His Own Self-Driving Car
George Hotz, a 26-year-old hacker, has built his own self-driving car that teaches itself to drive like a human. Hotz’s car, an adapted Acura called the Comma.ai, using an onboard laser system, cameras, and software written by Hotz to adapt how the car operates based on the experience of a human driving it. At the… Continue reading Hacker Builds His Own Self-Driving Car
Wirelessly Hacking a Jeep Cherokee
Hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have developed a software that can wirelessly hijack a 2014 Jeep Cherokee over the internet. The two hacker asked WIRED senior writer Andy Greenberg to take the SUV for a spin on the highway while they attack it from miles away. They started by turning on the vehicle’s air conditioning, stereo at full volume, and windshield… Continue reading Wirelessly Hacking a Jeep Cherokee
FBI Can Remotely Activate the Microphone on Android Phones
A former FBI official said that the FBI has developed the technology to spy on people via their Android phones, by switching on the microphones in handsets and record user’s conversations without them knowing. The use of sophisticated technology has grown as FBI agents seek to keep up when tackling organized crime, counter-terrorism and child pornography suspects who use cutting-edge… Continue reading FBI Can Remotely Activate the Microphone on Android Phones
Aegis Secure Key: USB Flash Drive with Password Protection
The Aegis Secure Key by Apricorn, known as FIPS 140-2 Level 3, is a flash disk that uses an onboard keypad to unlock the drive before connecting to a USB port. To access this drive’s contents you’ll need to punch in a 7-15 digit PIN before connecting to the USB port on your computer. This is coupled with the… Continue reading Aegis Secure Key: USB Flash Drive with Password Protection