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Canada revisits decision to ban Flipper Zero

Malwarebytes

In February 2024 the Canadian government announced plans to ban the sale of the Flipper Zero, mainly because of its reported use to steal cars. The Flipper Zero is a portable device that can be used in penetration testing with a focus on wireless devices and access control systems.

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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

eSecurity Planet

While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology. This year, electric cars were a major focal point of the 2024 event, called Pwn2Own Automotive.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. 30% data breaches and +23% ransomware for the first two months of 2024. Read on for more details on these threats or jump down to see the linked vendor reports. . +30%