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An insecure networking standard could allow a hacker with physical access to a small aircraft to trick the plane’s equipment into giving false readings of critical flight data, according to a warning from the Department of Homeland Security. The vulnerability, discovered by cybersecurity company Rapid7, is in the implementation of CAN bus, a popular networking standard that allows communication between microcontrollers in planes, cars and other machinery. A hacker would need physical access to carry out the hypothetical attack, which involves attaching a device to the plane’s CAN bus to insert false data. Engine readings, altitude and airspeed are among the data that could be manipulated, according to Rapid7 researcher Patrick Kiley. Kiley said the aviation sector is lagging in securing CAN bus networks because of an apparent reliance on physical security. Because the assumption is that hackers won’t get physical access to airplanes, “the increased perceived physical security of […]
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Ordering a PCB used to be a [Henry Ford]-esque experience: pick any color you like, as long as it’s green. We’ve come a long way in the “express yourself” space with PCBs, with slightly less than all the colors of the rainbow available, and some pretty nice silkscreening options to …read more
When you see hardcore lake or ocean swimmers who are far from shore, you’ve gotta wonder – what happens if they get tired, or get a cramp? Well, there are flotation devices that they can use, although some of them are cumbersome. The Tekrapod… Continue reading Open-water swimming safety device snugs to the back when not needed
A new safety alert, issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is recommending extra precautions for those medical and scientific professionals using fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) after revealing one person recently died due to a … Continue reading FDA issues safety alert for fecal transplants after reported death
If you live in a tornado-prone area, it’s important to have some sort of storm-proof shelter in or near your home. Oklahoma-based Life Lift Systems has come up with a unique in-bedroom solution, in the form of its Vortex Vault Tornado Shelter… Continue reading Telescoping bed frame doubles as a tornado shelter
The big social networks and video games have failed to prioritize user well-being over their own growth. As a result, society is losing the battle against bullying, predators, hate speech, misinformation and scammers. Typically when a whole class of tech companies have a dire problem they can’t cost-effectively solve themselves, a software-as-a-service emerges to fill […] Continue reading AntiToxin sells safetytech to clean up poisoned platforms
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Alex Stamos
Alex Stamos, Professor, Freeman-Spogli Institute, Stanford University
Alex Stamos is a cybersecurity expert, business leader and entrepreneur working to improve the security and… Continue reading DataEDGE 2019, Alex Stamos’ ‘Keynote: The Platform Challenge: Balancing Safety, Privacy and Freedom’
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Mimic Go might look like a bubbly, chubby-version of a tracking tag (which it is) but that’s only one of the tricks it has up its red, plastic sleeve. Not only can you track stuff around the world thanks to GPS, LTE-M & eSIM connectivity,… Continue reading Programmable Mimic Go tracks your stuff, can be a handy bike tail-light too