In recent years, the world has been witnessing a dramatic shift towards the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as the quest for sustainable and eco-friendly transportation grows. This admirable transition, although beneficial for the environment, unfortunately exposes these vehicles to a range of cybersecurity threats, given their increasing reliance on digital technology.
October is a month often associated with the spookiness of Halloween, but for the tech-savvy, it also marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Founded in 2004 by the National Cyber Security Alliance, this month is designated to shed light on the growing importance of cybersecurity. In our increasingly interconnected world, the threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever, impacting not just corporations and governments but also the everyday lives of individuals.
Recently, Sony, a big name in both tech and entertainment, found itself at the center of a confusing situation where not one, but two different hacker groups each said they were the ones who pulled off a cyberattack on the company.
The Google Play Store, a hub for millions of apps, has been recently targeted by malicious Telegram clones, jeopardizing the security of thousands. These mods, eerily similar to the original and laden with spyware capabilities, pose a substantial threat to individual and business users alike.
Recent cyber attacks on major astronomy observatories have cast a dark shadow over our attempt to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. With two significant telescopes in Hawaii and Chile facing disruptions, the incident underscores the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in the field of astronomical research.