New defence system for smart transport tech could save lives, say experts
A new system for detecting potentially harmful data sharing between in-vehicle and traffic management technology could prevent 9 out of 10 cyber-attacks, says a team of researchers from the University of Reading. Connecting vehicles to traffic management technology such as satellite navigation systems, and with more data transferring wirelessly over 4G and 5G networks and cloud-based systems, exposes vehicles to […]
Connected cars’ security issues highlighted in new report
A new study from Óbuda University in Budapest and the University of Oslo has shed light on the security threats posed by connected cars, where current rules fall short, and how drivers feel about the security of their vehicles. Cybersecurity experts say the combination of innovation and uneven security controls leaves the industry exposed. Help Net Security […]
Bosch develops ebike battery that is useless to thieves
Bosch have announced a new way of protecting batteries on ebikes. Battery Lock is a function that ensures that the eBike battery can no longer be used if it is stolen, making it worthless to thieves. The new solution complements the digital theft protection portfolio in the smart system centred around “eBike Lock” and “eBike […]
WJ Group launches new control centre
WJ Group has installed a new dedicated control centre to help monitor CCTV across road works sites nationwide. Monitoring security camera systems overlooking road works is a critical task that ensures incidents are dealt with quickly and helps keep the network moving. Although a necessary safety precaution, it is an expensive and time-consuming process to […]
TfL cyber security breach could have brought London to a standstill, says software security expert
TfL is still in the midst of dealing with a “cybersecurity incident” that has disrupted operations at its corporate headquarters. News of the incident broke yesterday evening, with TfL issuing a statement confirming the situation: “We are currently dealing with an ongoing cybersecurity incident. The security of our systems and customer data is very important to us, […]
AA President tells how high-tech hackers got to steal his wife’s car
The president of the AA has told how he keeps his keyless car fob inside a metal box in his microwave oven, after hackers stole his wife’s Lexus. Edmund King told the Telegraph the lengths he has gone to to prevent thieves intercepting the key’s signal and stealing his car by placing it in a […]
BMW supports Apple digital key
BMW drivers are to be the first in the world to be able to use their iPhone as a car key. The company says that in the future customers will be able to set up a key on a compatible phone and share it with up to five friends. Users set the system up by […]