ICS and OT threat predictions for 2024

Kaspersky experts make their predictions about ICS and OT threats: specifically, ransomware and hacktivist attacks, threats to logistics and transportation, etc. Continue reading ICS and OT threat predictions for 2024

Black Hat 2020: Mercedes-Benz E-Series Rife with 19 Bugs

Researchers went into detail about the discovery and disclosure of 19 security flaws they found in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, which have all been fixed. Continue reading Black Hat 2020: Mercedes-Benz E-Series Rife with 19 Bugs

IT threat evolution Q3 2019

Mobile espionage targeting the Middle East, new FinSpy iOS and Android implants, Dtrack banking malware and other security news Continue reading IT threat evolution Q3 2019

On the IoT road: perks, benefits and security of moving smartly

This year, we decided to continue our tradition of small-scale experiments with security of connected devices but focused on the automotive-related topic. We randomly took several different automotive connected devices (a couple of auto scanners, a dashboard camera, a GPS tracker, a smart alarm system, a pressure and temperature monitoring system) and reviewed their security setup. Continue reading On the IoT road: perks, benefits and security of moving smartly

Remotely controlled EV home chargers – the threats and vulnerabilities

There are lots of home charger vendors. Some of them, such as ABB or GE, are well-known brands, but some smaller companies have to add ‘bells and whistles’ to their products to attract customers. One of the most obvious and popular options in this respect is remote control of the charging process. But from our point of view this sort of improvement can make chargers an easy target for a variety of attacks. Continue reading Remotely controlled EV home chargers – the threats and vulnerabilities

A study of car sharing apps

The growing popularity of car sharing services has led some experts to predict an end to private car ownership in big cities. But information security specialists have started raising some pertinent questions: how are the users of these services protected and what potential risks do they face in the event of unauthorized access to their accounts? Continue reading A study of car sharing apps

Threat Predictions for Connected Life in 2018

Every year, Kaspersky Lab’s experts look at the main cyberthreats facing connected businesses over the coming 12 months, based on the trends seen during the year. For 2018, we decided to extract some top predictions that also have big implications for everyday connected life. Continue reading Threat Predictions for Connected Life in 2018

Threat Predictions for Automotive in 2018

Remote fault diagnostics, telematics and connected infotainment significantly enhance driver safety and enjoyment, but they also present new challenges for the automotive sector as they turn vehicles into prime targets for cyberattack. The growing risk of a vehicle’s systems being infiltrated or having its safety, privacy and financial elements violated, requires manufacturers to understand and apply IT security. Continue reading Threat Predictions for Automotive in 2018