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Automakers aim to drive away car computer hackers

Against the team of hackers, the poor car stood no chance.

Meticulously overwhelming its computer networks, the hackers showed that — given time — they would be able to pop the trunk and start the windshield wipers, cut the brakes or lock them up, and even kill the engine.

Their motives were not malicious. These hackers worked on behalf of the U.S. military, which along with the auto industry is scrambling to fortify the cyber defenses of commercially available cars before criminals and even terrorists penetrate them.

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How to tell if your USB is weaponized

USB drives are frequent targets of hackers. Here are some ways to tell if a malicious party has targeted your USB device.

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A new exploit lets hackers unlock any Honda made since 2012

Thankfully, thieves still wouldn't be able to drive the vehicles away.

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knowtechie.com
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An Italian spyware hacked iPhone, and Android smartphones: Google reports

As per recent reports, hackers to spy on users have hacked iPhones and Android smartphones utilizing an Italian organization's tools.

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