A German researcher claimed to have discovered security vulnerabilities in aircraft communication technologies, but aviation industry experts have dismissed the idea. This latest report is not the first time that avionics technology has been called into question, however, prompting discussions about the software security of these systems
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As battery-powered cars become more prevalent, the grid of charging stations is also growing to support them. However, these stations are poorly secured and require new development approaches to avoid a major infrastructure risk, according to security researcher Ofer Shezaf
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A large number of terminal servers, which are also called serial port servers and are used to provide remote access to non-networked equipment such as point-of-sale systems and environmental controls, are at risk of becoming the targets of vulnerability exploits. Rapid7 researcher HD Moore recently presented a study and published an accompanying blog post showing that more than 114,000 serial port servers are accessible over the internet, with a significant share offering administrative access to connected systems
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A recently discovered flaw in version 6.1 of Apple's iOS software allows a malicious user to bypass the lock screen on a password-protected iPhone and use many of the device's features
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Software errors are generally considered a loss for all parties involved - users lose functionality, vendors lose revenue, etc. - but a recent glitch allowed Minneapolis drivers to enjoy more than a day of free downtown parking
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A NASA research mission testing automated satellite refueling and repair was delayed following an error in the software controlling the International Space Station's (ISS) robotic arm
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Homeowners and businesses expect to improve safety by installing surveillance cameras, but a recently discovered flaw in many brands of security camera digital video recorders (DVRs) allows attackers to turn the tables
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More than 1,500 vendors and 6,900 products encompassing millions of end user systems have been identified as vulnerable to one or more security flaws in the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol, according to a recently released study by security firm Rapid
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A popular print server software used by many manufacturers is vulnerable to attacks that can bypass authentication processes, change data recording printer use and cause hardware to crash
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The rise of "smart" devices equipped with arrays of sensors and network connections is rapidly making the "Internet of Things" one of the most widely hyped ideas of the year ahead
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