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SiriusXM, MyHyundai Car Apps Showcase Next-Gen Car Hacking


At least three mobile apps tailored to allow drivers to remotely start or unlock their vehicles were found to have security vulnerabilities that could allow unauthenticated malicious types to do the same from afar. Researchers say securing APIs for these types of powerful apps is the next phase in preventing connected car hacking.

According to Yuga Labs, car-specific apps from Hyundai and Genesis, as well as the SiriusXM smart vehicle platform (used by various automakers, including Acura, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and others), could have allowed attackers to intercept traffic between the apps and vehicles made after 2012.

Hyundai Apps Allow Remote Car Control

When it comes to the MyHyundai and MyGenesis apps, an investigation of the API calls that the apps make showed that owner validation is done through matching up the driver’s email address with various registration parameters. After playing around with potential ways to subvert this “pre-flight check,” as the researchers called it, they discovered an avenue of attack:

“By adding a CRLF character at the end of an already existing victim email address during registration, we could create an account which bypassed the … email parameter comparison check,” they explained in a series of tweets detailing the weaknesses. From there, they were able to gain complete control over the apps’ commands — and over the car. In addition to starting the car, attackers could set the horn off, control the AC, and pop the trunk, among other things.

They were also able to automate the attack. “We took all of the requests necessary to exploit this and put it into a python script which only needed the victim’s email address,” they tweeted. “After inputting this, you could then execute all commands on the vehicle and takeover the actual account.”

“Many car hacking scenarios are the result of an API security issue, not an issue with the mobile app itself,” Scott Gerlach, co-founder and CSO at StackHawk, says. “All of the sensitive data and functions of a mobile app reside in the API an app talks to, so that’s what needs to be secure. The upside is this is a very targeted type of attack and would be difficult to mass execute. The downside is it’s still highly…

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DEWA to showcase its latest proactive innovative initiatives at GITEX Technology Week 2022


Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will participate in the 42nd GITEX Technology Week, to be held from 10 to 14 October 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Through its stand, DEWA will showcase a range of its most prominent and proactive digital initiatives that are based on the latest technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)s, energy storage, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and others. This aims to provide an integrated, innovative and value-added experience that meets customers’ aspiration and enhances the happiness of stakeholders and the quality of life in Dubai.

“GITEX Technology Week is an ideal platform to showcase DEWA’s achievements in digital transformation and its relentless efforts to maintain its global position as one of the most distinguished and pioneering utilities worldwide. The exhibition also provides an ideal opportunity to expand DEWA’s partnerships and meet with experts and specialists, solution providers, investors, government decision-makers, and potential business partners in various areas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution from around the world. This supports our continuous efforts to enhance Dubai’s leadership as a global model in adopting future technologies and helps us achieve the Dubai 10X initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make the Government of Dubai 10 years ahead of other cities, as well as the UAE Centennial 2071 to make the UAE the world’s leading nation by its Centennial in 2071,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

“DEWA has completed the digital integration of more than 70 projects with government and private organisations. Smart adoption of DEWA’s services reached 98.99% until the end of the second quarter of 2022. DEWA provides all its services through its website and smart application, in addition to many digital channels that help customers complete their transactions, anytime…

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Rajnath Singh to launch first-ever AI exhibition, to showcase 75 new AI-enabled defence products


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch India’s first-ever ‘Artificial Intelligence in Defence’ (AIDef) symposium and exhibition organised by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence on Monday, July 11 at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The Artificial Intelligence in Defence (AIDef) symposium will feature an exhibition to showcase the cutting-edge AI-enabled solutions developed by the services, research organisations, Industry and start-ups and innovators and the launch of AI products for the market.

The Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Friday shared that it will be a major event with the intent to promote ‘Aatmanirbharta‘ initiative in Defence sector, where 75 newly-developed AI products and technologies, having applications in defence, will be launched, as part of the celebrations marking 75 years of Independence ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. “Nature of modern warfare is changing and AI will play a significant role in warfare. These products are tested and soon to be deployed in the safety and security of the nation,” Kumar said.

Additionally, Kumar said that the products are in the domains of automation, unmanned, robotics systems, cyber security, human behaviour analysis, intelligent monitoring system, logistics and supply chain management, speech, voice analysis and Command, Control, Communication, Computer and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and operational data analytics. “Besides the 75 products being launched, another 100 are in various stages of development,” he added. Two top defence exporters one each from the public and private sector will be felicitated during the event.

Additional Secretary Sanjay Jaju said that defence exports have crossed the highest ever figure of 13,000 crore in Financial Year 2021-22, with 70 per cent contribution coming from…

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Essence Group to Showcase Umbrella™, World’s First 5G-Enabled mPERS Solution, at CES 2022


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2021-12-08

HERZLIYA, Israel, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Essence Group, a leading technology group developing IoT  based security, safety and healthcare solutions for homes, families and businesses, today announced it will showcase the world’s first 5G-enabled mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) at CES 2022 in January.

Umbrella™ mPERS is an ultra-small and discreet device that integrates with Essence’s multi-service cloud. Comprising built-in fall detection, real-time activity monitoring and two-way voice capabilities, it is suited for a range of personal security and care settings, including senior care and lone worker scenarios.

“The Umbrella mPERS solution exemplifies our commitment to providing our partners with breakthrough technology. It highlights the potential for a new wave of interconnected security and personal safety devices leveraging the latest cellular IoT infrastructure,” said Dr. Haim Amir, CEO and Founder of Essence Group. “It allows security and care providers to offer greater peace of mind to their customers with advanced and more reliable services and a range of capabilities, including life-saving functions such as panic detection, which triggers specific actions to immediately notify guardians or caregivers in case of emergency.”

Umbrella is robust and water resistant – with both geolocation and indoor location capabilities – allowing it to be used in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Connectivity to 5G CAT-M networks enhances reliability and accuracy, while the device’s small form factor and lightweight design means it can be discreetly attached to a lanyard or belt clip.

“Our partners are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to improve the security and personal safety of their customers, whoever and wherever they may be,” said Yaniv Amir, President of Essence USA. “The addition of mobile PERS technology using the most advanced 5G cellular networks will further enable us to maintain our commitment to protect users from current and emerging threats.”

Leveraging CAT-M…

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