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Hackers exploit Ruby on Rails vulnerability to compromise servers, create botnet
2013-05-29 14:25:25| InfoWorld: Top News
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Ruby on Rails Web application development framework in order to compromise Web servers and create a botnet. The Ruby on Rails development team released a security patch for the vulnerability, which is known as CVE-2013-0156, back in January. However, some server administrators haven't yet updated their Rails installations.
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U.S. weapons system designs reportedly viewed by Chinese hackers
2013-05-28 15:30:07| InfoWorld: Top News
The designs for over two dozen advanced U.S. weapon systems, including missile defenses, combat aircraft, and ships, were reportedly accessed by Chinese hackers.
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Chinese Hackers Stole U.S. Military Secrets
2013-05-28 12:55:00| TechWeb
"Cyber exploitation" campaign obtained information relating to 29 weapon systems and 21 areas of cutting-edge research.
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Chinese hackers reportedly accessed U.S. weapons designs
2013-05-28 06:23:25| CNET News.com
More than two dozen advanced weapons systems were accessed, although documents obtained by The Washington Post do not indicate whether the breaches occurred on government or contractor networks. [Read more]
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Watch Out for Connected Car Hackers, Warns Federal Officials
2013-05-28 01:08:47| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Its well known that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and several federal legislators are quite concerned about distracted driving and that connected cars need to be used safely. The benefits of connected car technology are being researched and supported lately by federal officials but theres one risk factor looming on the horizon computer hackers playing games and wreaking havoc on roads. During a recent US Senate hearing NHTSA Administrator David Strickland and committee chair Sen. Jay Rockefeller voiced concerns about the potential danger. Rockefeller wonders about risk level of catastrophic cyberattacks as cars become more connected to internet, wireless networks, and with each other. So far, theres been only one hacker attack done by a dealers disgruntled former employee that disabled cars and set off honking horns. Read more on the threat and what automakers and their engineering teams are doing to make sure connected car technology moves forward without handing over a target for cyberattacks.The Article Watch Out for Connected Car Hackers, Warns Federal Officials appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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