
“Markey’s investigation was inspired when DARPA-funded hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek demonstrated—with me behind the wheel—that they could cut a Ford Escape’s brakes, slam on a Prius’ brakes, monkey with the cars’ steering, and much more. Their work was built off an earlier study by researchers at the Universities of Washington and California at San Diego, which showed that they could gain wireless access to those same critical driving systems.”
http://www.wired.com/2015/02/heres-full-senate-report-shaming-automakers-security/
Related posts:
Senate Committee Votes in Favor of NSA Phone-Records Snooping
Philadelphia Brewing Company Accepting Bitcoin As Payment
Plainclothes NH State Police officer gets warrant to rob reporter of his camera
NATO Vows Biggest Buildup against Russia since Cold War
Is FinCEN Leaking Your Personal Data?
Germany’s Bitcoin.de and Fidor Bank AG form partnership
$17,000 Linux-powered rifle brings “auto-aim” to the real world
Details About BitcoinWallet.com $250,000 Reported Sale
Illinois: High-Ranking Cop Caught Lying About DUI Arrests
SatoshiDice Sold for $12.4 Million
What’s the Difference Between Romneycare and Obamacare?
7 Reasons Why Gold Prices Are Poised to Take Off Again
Need Bitcoins? This ATM takes dollars and funds your account
ICON LASIK Now Accepts Bitcoin for Payments
Should Marijuana Investors Be Afraid of the SEC?