28 Aug 2019
By Andrew Rathbun

InfoSec News Nuggets 08/28/2019

1 Senators Question NHTSA on Risks of Connected Vehicles Two United States senators have sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to inquire about cyber-risks associated with connected vehicles. In their letter, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, also expressed concerns regarding the lack of publicly available information on the cyber-vulnerabilities associated with these automobiles. The letter (PDF) also asks NHTSA…
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27 Aug 2019
By Andrew Rathbun

InfoSec News Nuggets 08/27/2019

1 Hostinger Security Breach Impacts 14M Customers Web hosting company Hostinger suffered a security breach on Aug. 23 that allowed an unauthorized third-party to gain access to its internal systems. As TechCrunch reports, the server contained the company's internal system API and associated database which held customer usernames, email addresses, first names, IP addresses, and hashed passwords. The passwords were protected with the SHA-1 algorithm, but that has been proven to be vulnerable to attack.…
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26 Aug 2019
By Andrew Rathbun

InfoSec News Nuggets 08/26/2019

1 Peripheral Maker Fanatec Hacked, Customer Details Stolen If you've ever been in the market for a high-end gaming controller, racing wheel, or pedals, chances are peripheral maker Fanatec was on your radar. Purchasing directly from Fanatec turned out to be a bad idea, though, as your personal details are probably in the hands of hackers. As Kotaku reports, Fanatec CEO Thomas Jackermeier sent out an email yesterday to all customers informing them that, "our online shop of…
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23 Aug 2019
By Andrew Rathbun

InfoSec News Nuggets 08/23/2019

1 Intel unveils first artificial intelligence chip Springhill Intel Corp on Tuesday unveiled its latest processor that will be its first using artificial intelligence (AI) and is designed for large computing centers. The chip, developed at its development facility in Haifa, Israel, is known as Nervana NNP-I or Springhill and is based on a 10 nanometer Ice Lake processor that will allow it to cope with high workloads using minimal amounts of energy, Intel said.…
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22 Aug 2019
By Andrew Rathbun

InfoSec News Nuggets 08/22/2019

1 DoorDash takes another step toward automated food delivery TechCrunch speculates that the acquisition is the latest attempt by DoorDash to reduce its reliance on human delivery drivers, by using more automated systems to deliver food. Back in 2017 the company partnered with Starship Technologies to test food deliveries using a small semi-autonomous robot, and earlier this year it started working with GM to use its autonomous vehicles to deliver food in San Francisco.  …
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21 Aug 2019
By Andrew Rathbun

InfoSec News Nuggets 08/21/2019

1 Cyber Safety for Students As summer break ends, many students will return to school with mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops. Although these devices can help students complete schoolwork and stay in touch with family and friends, there are risks associated with using them. However, there are simple steps that can help students stay safe while using their internet-connected devices. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recommends reviewing the following…
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20 Aug 2019
By Andrew Rathbun

InfoSec News Nuggets 08/20/2019

1 Cybersecurity conference attendees possibly exposed to IRL virus They, perhaps more than any other gathered group of industry professionals, know how to defend against viruses. Just, maybe, not this kind. Hackers and cybersecurity researchers who attended this year's annual Black Hat information security conference in Las Vegas found themselves on the receiving end of the wrong kind of security notification. On Thursday, the Southern Nevada Health District issued a warning stating that individuals in…
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19 Aug 2019
By Andrew Rathbun

InfoSec News Nuggets 08/19/2019

1 Apple's warning: Break Safari's web-tracking rules and we'll hit back ITP broadly aims to limit marketers from tracking iOS and macOS Safari users across different websites, but without impeding a marketer's ability to measure the performance of their online ads. The document outlines what Apple considers to be tracking, different types of tracking, the types it will prevent, and how it treats any attempt to bypass its anti-tracking measures. The company warns it will…
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16 Aug 2019
By Andrew Rathbun

InfoSec News Nuggets – 08/16/2019

1 Google employees protest: 'Don't bid for border control cloud contract' Google employees are calling on the company not to bid on a cloud contract with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in protest against the agency's alleged human-rights abuses at the Mexican border. The petition demands that Google does not bid on a recently published CBP request for information (RFI) for a "cloud services provider". However, Google employees also want the company to…
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