June 20, 2017
You Can Hack Some Mazda Cars with a USB Flash Drive
Mazda cars with next-gen Mazda MZD Connect infotainment systems can be hacked just by plugging in a USB flash drive into their dashboard, thanks to a series of bugs that have been known for at least three years. Source: You Can Hack Some Mazda Cars with a USB Flash Drive
Researchers aren’t sure how it learned to lie. Source: Facebook built an AI system that learned to lie to get what it wants
June 18, 2017
Marissa Mayer, Yahoo’s Ex-CEO, Says She’s Looking ‘Forward To Using Gmail Again’ – Slashdot
Source: Marissa Mayer, Yahoo’s Ex-CEO, Says She’s Looking ‘Forward To Using Gmail Again’ – Slashdot
Last month’s devastating WannaCry ransomware outbreak was just a warning shot. In an unprecedented move, Microsoft today released critical security updates to block another wave of similar attacks, making those patches available on unsupported versions like Windows XP and Server 2003. Source: Microsoft warns of ‘destructive cyberattacks,’ issues new Windows XP patches | ZDNet
Malicious software targeting Apple’s computers is being spread via the “dark web”. Source: Apple Mac computers targeted by ransomware and spyware – BBC News