Not too long ago, the best way to gain illegal access to a vehicle was through a stolen key, a rod-and-hook, or a quick bash to the window. Now, thanks to the ever-increasing amount of highly integrated in-car technology, hackers can pop the locks on some rides with nothing but a laptop and some free time. READ MORE
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, hackers are becoming increasingly brazen and are widening the scope of their targets. While hackers once picked on companies that stored financial data or housed classified government information, they’re increasingly breaking into firms that don’t fit that profile. For instance, over the weekend “hactivists” posted a fake article on the web site for the PBS show “News Hour” in retaliation for a documentary called “WikiSecrets.” READ MORE
