How Safecrackers Can Unlock an ATM in Minutes—Without Leaving a Trace
WIRED – Safecrackers of the past put a stethoscope to a safe’s panel while turning its dial, listening for the telltale murmurs of the interlocking components inside. It turns out that modern safecracking, despite all its electronic upgrades, isn’t so different.
Black Hat 2019: The Craziest, Most Terrifying Things We Saw
PC Mag – The Las Vegas sun has set on another Black Hat, and the myriad of hacks, attacks, and vulnerabilities it brings. We had high expectations this year, and were not disappointed. We were even occasionally surprised. Here’s all the great and terrifying things we saw.
Amid 737 Crisis, Code Leak Unravels Shock Boeing 787 Security Flaws
Business Times – A security expert has exposed what could be some serious security flaws within the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s network components. The new exposé alleged that the planes in question represented potential exploitation of hackers.
Researchers Find Vulnerabilities in Boeing 787 Firmware
SecurityWeek – The issues were found by analyzing firmware that was exposed online last year from a publicly accessible Boeing server. In addition to firmware on the Crew Information System/Maintenance System (CIS/MS) and Onboard Networking System (ONS) for the Boeing 787 and 737 models, the server also leaked a Linux-based Virtual Machine engineers use to access part of the Boeing’s network.
Code leak in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner reveals security flaw which could allow hackers to access flight controls, expert claims
Daily Mail – A security researcher has reportedly discovered a code leak in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that would allow hackers access to the in-flight entertainment system and possibly systems like controls.