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A software-defined radio can derail a US train by slamming the brakes on remotely
When independent security researcher Neil Smith reported a vulnerability in a comms standard used by trains to the US government in 2012, he most likely didn't expect it would take until 2025 to sort the matter out, but here we are. …
GPS on the fritz? Britain and France plot a backup plan
Britain and France are to work more closely on technology to back up the familiar Global Positioning System (GPS), which is increasingly subject to interference in many regions around the world.…
UK's NCA disputes claim it's nearly three times less efficient than the FBI
The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has hit back at a think tank after it assessed its US counterpart, the FBI, to be nearly three times more effective.…
Iran seeks at least three cloud providers to power its government
The Information Technology Organization of Iran (ITOI), the government body that develops and implements IT services for the country, is looking for suppliers of cloud computing.…
Nvidia warns its GPUs – even Blackwells – need protection against Rowhammer attacks
Infosec In Brief Nvidia last week advised customers to ensure they employ mitigations against Rowhammer attacks, after researchers found one of its workstation-grade GPUs is susceptible to the exploit.…
You have a fake North Korean IT worker problem - here's how to stop it
By now, the North Korean fake IT worker problem is so ubiquitous that if you think you don't have any phony resumes or imposters in your interview queue, you're asleep at the wheel.…