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Privacy Device Designed to Defend Against Illegal Wireless Tracking

SecureWorld News

One technology that has raised particular concerns is personal Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) trackers. On the other hand, they can be exploited by stalkers, thieves, and other criminals to carry out their illegal activities with little to no risk of getting caught. Learn more about BlueSleuth-Lite on its Kickstarter page here.

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On Chinese "Spy Trains"

Schneier on Security

There is definitely a national security risk in buying computer infrastructure from a country you don't trust. That's why there is so much worry about Chinese-made equipment for the new 5G wireless networks. The risk of discovery is too great, and the payoff would be too low. This is a complicated topic.

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IP Cameras among IoT devices are most vulnerable to Cyber Attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

If we take sensitive details into the account, hackers somehow invaded the network of the government surveillance system and took control of the cameras in January 2017, just a few hours before Donald Trump was taking charge of Office. And the risk element was calculated based on 3 factors such as behavior, configuration and functioning.

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Attack of drones: airborne cybersecurity nightmare

Security Affairs

Once a niche technology, drones are about to explode in terms of market growth and enterprise adoption. Naturally, threat actors follow the trend and exploit the technology for surveillance, payload delivery, kinetic operations, and even diversion. Market overview. Attacks against enterprise-owned drones.

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Best Wi-Fi Security & Performance Testing Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

All it takes is one individual to not be careful with their cybersecurity to put the others at risk. To catch them, administration policies on continuous surveillance and periodic assessments should be in place. Also read: Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them. Such challenges exist in the office, too. Aircrack-ng.

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"In our modern world, countless applications rely on radio frequency elements" - an Interview with Larbi Ouiyzme

Pen Test

Criminals may use hijacked drones for illegal surveillance, smuggling, or even as weapons. Detection and Prevention: Security professionals and organizations are developing technologies to detect and mitigate drone signal hijacking, including RF signal analysis and drone detection systems.

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Keyless Car Entry Systems May Allow Anyone To Open And Steal Your Vehicle

Joseph Steinberg

Unfortunately, however, people have begun marketing for sale devices that allow criminals to exploit a technological vulnerability in these systems, and crooks have been seen using “mystery devices” to open cars equipped with hands-free car entry systems.