Puget Sound Business Journal | Cybersecurity is a vital need for every business in this day and age. The threat of a cyberattack is very real and can target everyone from the smallest of businesses to the largest corporations and even governments and nonprofits. Puget Sound Business Journal Publisher and President Don Baker recently spoke with Mary Burris, owner, and CEO of SISAdmin; Kyle Jekot, Vice President and a Senior Security Business Partner with PNC Financial Services; Brian Miller, CEO of Fusion Tek; and John Sheehy, Senior Vice President of Research and Strategy for IOActive, on what business leaders need to know to protect their organizations.
devicesecurity.io | Keyless Auto Theft Mounting Threat for Car Owners. Police in three European countries arrested 31 individuals involved in the keyless theft of automobiles. Included in the roundup were suspects in France, Spain and Latvia. Their number includes developers of software enabling the theft, its resellers and car thieves who used it to make off with vehicles made by two unnamed French manufacturers.
The Verge | Tesla prides itself on its cybersecurity protections, particularly the elaborate challenge system that protects its cars from conventional methods for attacking the remote unlock system. But now, one researcher has discovered a sophisticated relay attack that would allow someone with physical access to a Tesla Model Y to unlock and steal it in a matter of seconds.
The Daily Swig | Hacker Summer Camp is only days away, so in order to whet your appetite, The Daily Swig has compiled a list of some of the best talks of years past.
Over the years there’s been thrills, spills, and (of course) ‘sploits, as the top researchers in the security world have descended on Las Vegas for Black Hat USA and DEF CON – a security double bill that’s hard to beat.
This year’s Black Hat – which is again taking place as a hybrid event – and DEF CON offerings are sure to add to the already impressive roster of ground-breaking talks from years gone by.
Now that Covid-related restrictions have largely been lifted, the 2022 edition promises to be something of a grand reopening of arguably the single most important event in the infosec calendar.
Women We Admire – The Top 50 Women Leaders of Washington for 2022. From the Pacific Ocean to snow-capped volcanic mountains, Washington is known for its spectacular beauty. In addition to its nature, the state nears the top of the list for best state economies, ranking third for economic activities. This year’s awardees are leading within some of the state’s largest industries including forestry, trade, aerospace, and agriculture. They offer significant contributions and achievements in the organizations they serve.
Forbes – “Putin is a d***head. Glory to Ukraine.” That’s what hacked electric vehicle chargers read amongst other things at disabled charging stations near Moscow recently. And as much as it brings a smile to the faces of many around the world, it highlights a point made by several researchers and developers who assembled last week at escar 2022 (a conference that focuses on deep, technical developments in automotive cybersecurity each year): automotive hacks are on the rise.
FleetOwner – After the pandemic and other problems showed vulnerabilities, hackers sponsored by nefarious states could attempt to cause more supply chain problems, cybersecurity expert warns fleets.
CNBC – Cybersecurity is a topic that often fails to get the attention of the public until a headline hits about a company that has their personal information, including credit card and Social Security numbers, being the victim of a hack. But over the past month, a different threat has taken precedence that goes much deeper into the psyche, and everyday lives, of Americans: ransomware attacks that take down major energy and food supply infrastructure and raise fears about being able to buy key consumer commodities like gas and meat at affordable prices.
Forbes – The world of technology is always evolving, and the threat landscape is continuously adapting and expanding. That part isn’t new. As with many other areas of life, though, 2020 seems to have shifted the playing field and changed the rules a bit more than usual. Privacy and security are simultaneously more crucial and more challenging than ever—which is why Intel remains intently focused on these areas.
DarkReading – A security researcher explores how data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other types of cybercrime influence stock prices.
