Tag: cyberattacks
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US Imposes Sanctions on Kaspersky Lab Executives Over Cybersecurity Risks
The United States has sanctioned a dozen executives from the Russia-based cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky Lab, over national security concerns. This action follows the announcement of plans to ban US sales of the company’s antivirus software. The Commerce Department cited vulnerabilities in Kaspersky’s operations to Russian government influence and potential exploitation for cyberattacks. Kaspersky intends to…
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Cybersecurity Experts Reveal Vulnerabilities in Electric Vehicle Chargers That Could Threaten Power Grids
A recent video by the Wall Street Journal highlights how cybersecurity researchers can exploit vulnerabilities in electric vehicle (EV) chargers, potentially exposing personal data, compromising wifi networks, and even threatening the power grid. The report details how hackers could cause power spikes by simultaneously activating multiple EV chargers, leading to blackouts. It also explores the…