Xiaomi electric scooter reportedly vulnerable to hijacking hack
CNET – A flaw in a popular electric scooter has added to the list of safety concerns surrounding the devices, which have invaded several US cities in the past year. The Xiaomi M365 is an electric scooter used by some scooter rental companies that contains a flaw that could allow a hacker to take full remote control over the vehicle, including causing the scooter to suddenly accelerate or brake, according to information released Tuesday by security research group Zimperium.
IOActive’s CEO Joins Advisory Board for the London Office for Rapid Cybersecurity Advancement (LORCA)
Initiative Combines Industry Leaders’ Expertise and Investors’ Support to Bolster Growth of UK Cybersecurity Startups LONDON, February 11, 2019 — IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-fueled security services, today announced that its CEO, Jennifer Steffens, has joined the industry advisory board for the London Office for Rapid Cybersecurity Advancement (LORCA). LORCA is a government-funded cybersecurity centre in East London focused on supporting cybersecurity innovation. The program provides support for UK innovators in solving critical cybersecurity challenges, while building the UK’s international cybersecurity profile. As an advisory board member…
Serious cyber-security concerns triggers European recall of children’s smartwatch
SC Magazine – The European Commission has issued a recall notice for the ENOX children’s smartwatch after concerns were raised about severe cyber-security issues with the device. The Commission issued the notice under the Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) this morning, classifying the risk level for the Safe-KID-One watch as ‘serious’.
Kids’ Smart Watch Recalled Over Security Concerns
Infosecurity – The European Commission is trying to recall a German-made children’s smart watch model over security concerns that hackers could communicate with or monitor the wearer. It issued a recall notice under the Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX), claiming the risk level is “serious.” It says that the Safe-KID-One device produced by Hamburg-based Enox Group does not comply with the Radio Equipment Directive and all models should be recalled from end users.
Child-tracking smartwatch recall shows why IoT security shouldn’t be an afterthought
Verdict – The EU has recalled a smartwatch over concerns that a security flaw could let a malicious user locate children wearing the watch, highlighting the danger of manufacturers rushing internet-connected devices to market without paying due diligence to IoT security.