Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Tesla has rolled out a security patch for its electric cars after Chinese security researchers uncovered vulnerabilities they said allowed them to remotely attack a Tesla Model S sedan. In a demonstration video, the researchers remotely engaged the brake on The…
Google fixes 39 Android flaws
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Google has released one of the largest Android monthly security updates, fixing a total of 39 vulnerabilities — 15 rated critical, including four that can lead to a complete device compromise. The patches, which are included in new firmware images that…
NSA merging anti-hacker team that fixes security holes with one that uses them
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans A reorganization of the National Security Agency could increase pressure on US spies to choose between keeping hackers out – or acting like them to gather intelligence. This week, the NSA is expected to announce an internal reshuffling that will merge…
Talk2Watch Pro updated with new features and fixes to music controls
For those who use a Pebble or Pebble Time with their BlackBerry 10 smartphone will probably be using Talk2Watch Pro to get functionality out of the watch. With a dedicated and active developer, it really is the recommended app. The developer has been busy working on some updates and fixes…
OnePlus 2 gets updated to OxygenOS 2.0.1 (Stagefright patch and other fixes included)
Starting today, OnePlus is rolling out an over the air update (the first) to its newest smartphone, the OnePlus 2. More exactly, the update is for the international variant of the OnePlus 2 (which runs OxygenOS, not HydrogenOS, like the Chinese model), and brings OxygenOS to version 2.0.1. Like plenty…
Verizon pushes out Android 5.1.1 and Stagefright fixes to Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Tab 4 10.1
Verizon is sending out Android 5.1.1 and fixes for the Stagefright Exploit to its version of the Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1. For the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, the update allows you to use Caller Name…
Windows 10 Mobile Preview build 10512 has over 2,000 fixes
Microsoft has made Windows 10 Mobile Preview build 10512 available to Windows Insiders on the Fast update. That build has over 2,000 bug fixes compared to the last preview version, 10166, which was released over a month ago. View full post on MobileNations
Tesla’s Response to Hacked Car Offers a Road Map for Fast Fixes
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Cybersecurity researchers on Friday are publicizing software flaws in the Tesla Model S that could allow remote hackers to shut down a moving car’s engine. But owners of the high-tech luxury sedan have little need to worry. The electric-car maker quickly…
BMW fixes security flaw that left locks open to hackers
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The flaw affected models fitted with BMW’s ConnectedDrive software, which uses an on-board Sim card. The software operated door locks, air conditioning and traffic updates but no driving firmware such as brakes or steering, BMW said. No cars have actually been…
Its time for change , MOZILLA redisgn firefox design after fixes security Vulnerabilities
Mozilla yesterday discharged the considerably upgraded variant 29 of its Firefox program. The most recent cycle incorporates fixes for various basic and very evaluated security vulnerabilities. Around the five discriminating vulnerabilities are client without after bugs in nshostresolve, imgloader while resizing pictures, and the Text Track Manager for HTML features….
