News & Updates
Thieves Use CAN Injection Hack to Steal Cars
A hacking device can allow thieves to steal a wide range of car models using an attack method named CAN injection, researchers have revealed. Automotive cybersecurity experts Ian Tabor of the EDAG Group and Ken Tindell, CTO of Canis Automotive Labs, started analyzing these attacks after Tabor had his 2021 Toyota RAV4 stolen last year.
ChatGPT vs Google Bard: Which is better? We put them to the test
In today's world of generative AI chatbots, we've witnessed the sudden rise of OpenAI's ChatGPT, introduced in November, followed by Bing Chat in February and Google's Bard in March. We decided to put these chatbots through their paces with an assortment of tasks to determine which one reigns supreme in the AI chatbot arena. Since Bing Chat uses similar GPT-4 technology as the latest ChatGPT model, we opted to focus on two titans of AI chatbot technology: OpenAI and Google.
3CX VoIP Software Compromise & Supply Chain Threats
The 3CX VoIP Desktop Application has been compromised to deliver malware via legitimate 3CX updates. Huntress has been investigating this incident and working to validate and assess the current supply chain threat to the security community.
Microsoft Teams now has a green screen feature to make virtual backgrounds better
This new green screen feature will improve the sharpness of a virtual background around your face so it’s not blurry.
Apple Releases Updates to Address Zero-Day Flaws in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari
Apple released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari web browser to address a pair of zero-day flaws that are being exploited in the wild.
Thule's new car storage box can actually improve your EV's range
Thule has designed an aftermarket car storage solution that appears to defy the laws of physics. The cargo box, called the Thule Arcos, loads onto the towbar rather than the roof and appears to improve range when attached to an electric vehicle. No, we’re not kidding.
Android’s April 2023 Updates Patch Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Google this week announced the April 2023 security updates for Android devices, with patches for over 65 vulnerabilities, including two critical bugs leading to remote code execution (RCE).
After New Zealand, Australia bans TikTok on official devices
Australia has joined a long list of western countries banning TikTok on official devices today. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced the move and said the prohibition will be implemented “as soon as practicable.” Dreyfus said that the decision was taken “after receiving advice from intelligence and security agencies.”
Microsoft announces $299.99 Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock that connects via USB-C
Microsoft has dropped its Surface Connect port on its latest dock in favor of USB-C. While the older Surface Dock 2 will still be sold, it shows the direction Surface is heading.
Hackers exploit WordPress plugin flaw that gives full control of millions of sites
The vulnerability, which carries a severity rating of 8.8 out of a possible 10, is present in Elementor Pro, a premium plugin running on more than 12 million sites powered by the WordPress content management system. Elementor Pro allows users to create high-quality websites using a wide range of tools, one of which is WooCommerce, a separate WordPress plugin. When those conditions are met, anyone with an account on the site—say a subscriber or customer—can create new accounts that have full administrator privileges.