Tag: hacking
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South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service Battles Aftermath of June Ransomware Attack
South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is grappling with the aftermath of a ransomware attack that occurred in June, causing significant delays in lab testing and compromising vast amounts of data. The cyberattack, claimed by the Russian criminal syndicate BlackSuit, blocked doctors from accessing critical patient information for weeks. Despite efforts to restore operations,…
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Hackers and Mechanics Reveal Tesla Autopilot’s Encrypted Crash Data
A recent investigation has revealed the complex process required to access encrypted raw data from Tesla’s Autopilot sensors, data that is crucial for understanding the system’s role in crashes. To unearth this information, specialists must extract the Autopilot computer from a damaged Tesla, then hack into the computer’s encrypted system. This process unveils the precise…
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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…