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2026-10-19 Cyber

Hackers could already be inside American utilities, cyber experts warn of 'Trojan Horse' threat

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-10-19 00:12|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [127 views ] Top

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Now imagine a major Data Spy Center compromised.

Posted by NN2N1 2026-10-19 02:50|| 2026-10-19 02:50|| Front Page Top

2 Given the rush to be #1 in AI, many safeguards were not in place BEFORE implementation.

Thus AI has already opened back-doors, been used in IT attacks, poses numerous threats and likely has even caused deaths.

In short AI itself is a threat as it can be controlled data and actions down the Smart PH / PC user level.

Question: With multiple AI's in the loop, and grabbing data from each other and planted by "other" sources.

What is to keep AI from being politically abused?

What is to keep AI from being used by F-1000's to war against each other and the Public?

How will tainted, wrong, or malicious data be recalled or corrected at every level?

How will $$$$$ and wrongful Deaths, due to AI, be compensated? (1 call, that's all?)

In short, using AI ~~could~~ will cause all types of misinformation to spread, and will even cause deaths.

Posted by NN2N1 2026-10-19 06:40|| 2026-10-19 06:40|| Front Page Top

3 If you aren't already assuming there are, you have already lost from a cybersecurity view.

Posted by DarthVader 2026-10-19 07:24|| 2026-10-19 07:24|| Front Page Top

4 [AI]
hacking smart car bluetooth

**Smart car Bluetooth hacking** primarily involves exploiting vulnerabilities in **Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)** proximity authentication or infotainment systems to gain unauthorized access. The most common method is a **relay attack**, where attackers use hardware to extend the range of a key fob or phone signal, tricking the vehicle into thinking the authorized device is nearby. This has been demonstrated on **Tesla Model 3 and Y** vehicles, allowing thieves to unlock and drive the car from hundreds of yards away using inexpensive equipment.

Another significant threat is the **PerfektBlue** vulnerability chain (CVE-2024-45431–34), which affects infotainment systems in **Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Skoda** vehicles. This exploit allows attackers with physical proximity to the car to execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining control over **GPS tracking, audio recording, and personal data**, and in some architectures, pivoting to critical vehicle controls. Additionally, aftermarket security devices like the **KARR Security System** have been found vulnerable to remote Bluetooth unlocking due to shared authentication keys, affecting millions of vehicles.

To protect against these threats, experts recommend **turning off Bluetooth** on your phone when not in use, enabling **PIN-to-drive** or **two-factor authentication** for entry, and avoiding syncing sensitive contacts to the vehicle. Regularly updating your **car’s infotainment firmware** and disabling **Bluetooth pairing mode** when the car is parked can also mitigate the risk of exploitation.

RETRO-Kapeersky Daily 2025
Car hacking via Bluetooth

Try modifying or deleting play lists of other drivers via their unsecured bluetooth.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-10-19 09:30|| 2026-10-19 09:30|| Front Page Top

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