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[vesp3r]

Kaspersky warns hackers can takeover your car with access to the brakes, throttle,steering and locks

06/13/2015

Security experts at Kaspersky have noted that modern-day cars which are semi-autonomous can already be hacked, raising security concerns for future self-driven vehicles.

With the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming a steady reality, connected cars are already a reality while autonomous self-driven cars are right around the corner. With the automotive industry increasingly depending on technology, there are threats to be addressed and according to Kaspersky Labs, the threats are entirely likely, with vulnerabilities already present in modern day cars.

The threat is already here

more here:
http/govtslaves.info/kaspersky-warns-hackers-can-takeover-your-car-with-access-to-the-brakes-throttlesteering-and-locks/

Then its a good thing i drive 15 years old car and probably wont buy new untill this one leaves me somewhere in the middle of the road hehehe

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http/www.vrworld.com/2015/05/04/qihoo-360-antivirus-cheating/
Qihoo 360 Caught Cheating in Antivirus Testing

 

[vesp3r]

looking for a suggestions about android AV (free)
currently using 360 security but not very happy about it

 

[TheLoneWolf989]

http/www.vrworld.com/2015/05/04/qihoo-360-antivirus-cheating/
Qihoo 360 Caught Cheating in Antivirus Testing

You can opt-in to use different engines e.g. Avira but because it was using these engines and not the default engines they were classed as "cheating". So they weren't really cheating, they were simply using features of their antivirus that are opt-in.

 

[fatboytyler]

I currently work on my campus in the IT department and am pursing an IT career and we always use a combination of Avast and Malwarebytes. There is also a French AV that I can't remember the name of to save my life, but its the best I've ever used hands down.

I personally used to use AVG, but then it became too intrusive. Then I ran both Avast free and premium, both of which were great. I also ran a premium version of Kapersky which was the best in my opinion. I currently run Malware Bytes premium which is doing well. I know Panda works quite well and Avira isn't too bad.

For those of you not running an AV in today's world are ballsy, ignorant people. Goodluck haha.

EDIT: AVG Rescue disc is the best I've used as far as rescue/linux bootables go.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

BITDEFENDER has the best Detection engine.

Trend Micro has risen to the Top lately.

 

[Guest]

hey all poorguy is back from having a total hip replacement so that is why I have not been around.

anyway just thought I would let it known that I am still using the panda antivirus free 2015 and it is doing a really good job of keeping my desktop safe. not a thing has slipped past only a few attempts. it does seem to give out some false positives but I would rather deal with that then wonder if it is really checking for anything. no complaints at all.

hope everyone is having a great day.

the poorguy

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

WELCOME BACK!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

WELCOME BACK!!!!!!

thanks SR-71 Blackbird, it is good to be back and not be in pain.
good ole DR Frankenstein.

the poorguy

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Glad to hear your feeling better.

 

[Guest]

Glad to hear your feeling better.

thanks.
the poorguy

 

[Guest]

hey SR-71 Blackbird i noticed that this topic runs on tom's hardware and also tom's guide. are these two related. if so this is something i never was aware of.

the poorguy

 

[awesometechman1]

You should get Avast!. The free and paid versions are very effective and don't use much RAM and cpu

 

[vesp3r]

@poorguy the 2 forums are connected and some topics appear on both forums, you can see its the exact same topic and there is also bunch of other topics showing on both forums

 

[Turb0Yoda]

On the Contrary... Oh wait nevermind.. I was going to say Avast is a resource hog, till I checked again and Realized it was Chrome.. The only reason I use chrome is because of the toms hardware addon that lets me easily check unread threads..
Avast has saved my old computer many times, and I'm reluctant to leave it.

@thepoorguy
Surgeries are the worst. Thankfully, I haven't had to have any.

 

[vesp3r]

On the Contrary... Oh wait nevermind.. I was going to say Avast is a resource hog, till I checked again and Realized it was Chrome.. The only reason I use chrome is because of the toms hardware addon that lets me easily check unread threads..
Avast has saved my old computer many times, and I'm reluctant to leave it.

@thepoorguy
Surgeries are the worst. Thankfully, I haven't had to have any.

About Chrome - I still havent found another browser to perform as good as it with flash extensions (correct me if there is). FF still seem to be a bit slower in that field and they both use about same resources

Avast might be good...I personally never had a good experience with it

 

[Guest]

@thepoorguy
Surgeries are the worst. Thankfully, I haven't had to have any.

yep I agree but I am now able to walk again without all of the pain.

chrome is resource hog. I use opera it is pretty fast and it doesn't have google sniffing out everywhere that you search. I stopped using google along time ago, just to damn nosey.

as far as antivirus I have 1 paid kapersky and several different free ones and panda free seems to be 1 of my best liked free ones. may get a few false hits but at least that tells me it is working and it is always updated and doesn't use a ot of resources.

 

[Skylyne]

IMHO I think I feel protected with Avast free with Hardened mode on...But again everybody has different views of the usage with Avast...Though when it comes to cleaning crap out its not good for that

Honestly, Avast sucks for overall real world applications. The whole "hardened mode" is most likely a heuristics engine that doesn't really do too much other than make you feel like a bad ass. It's like the "Auto Fonzie" button, or something. I would never install that <mod edit> on any computer.

Kaspersky warns hackers can takeover your car with access to the brakes, throttle,steering and locks

06/13/2015

Security experts at Kaspersky have noted that modern-day cars which are semi-autonomous can already be hacked, raising security concerns for future self-driven vehicles.

With the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming a steady reality, connected cars are already a reality while autonomous self-driven cars are right around the corner. With the automotive industry increasingly depending on technology, there are threats to be addressed and according to Kaspersky Labs, the threats are entirely likely, with vulnerabilities already present in modern day cars.

The threat is already here

more here:
http/govtslaves.info/kaspersky-warns-hackers-can-takeover-your-car-with-access-to-the-brakes-throttlesteering-and-locks/

Did nobody even see the half-assed "article" on Forbes about this? Two guys, funded by DARPA, hacked the CAN network, and released everything opensource for anyone to help debug, fuzz, and find new holes in security, for two different cars. Check out their DEF CON 21 video or the video they did with Forbes. They spent many hard hours to hack these cars, and to make a program that allows easier control over the whole network, but this was announced at the DC21 conference a couple years ago (DC23 is this August).

I've used most free anitvirus programs and Qihoo 360 is the best, nothing can come close to its abilities. Combine that with Malwarebytes etc. and you have a very secure PC.

While MBAM is a good program to have, Qihoo is probably the worst AV to have, outside of lab test results.

http/www.vrworld.com/2015/05/04/qihoo-360-antivirus-cheating/
Qihoo 360 Caught Cheating in Antivirus Testing

You can opt-in to use different engines e.g. Avira but because it was using these engines and not the default engines they were classed as "cheating". So they weren't really cheating, they were simply using features of their antivirus that are opt-in.

Quite honestly, while I'd be willing to bet this is the "issue," I'm willing to bet there are two different versions that Qihoo is dealing out. You have a consumer version, which is released to the public; and then you have one that is used internally, and released to the labs. Something like that, but there has been way too much shady shit published about Qihoo to believe this is something so simple.

The controversy isn't over, and it may shed some light on things, depending on what the consumer version has (or doesn't have).

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

IMHO I think I feel protected with Avast free with Hardened mode on...But again everybody has different views of the usage with Avast...Though when it comes to cleaning crap out its not good for that

Honestly, Avast sucks for overall real world applications. The whole "hardened mode" is most likely a heuristics engine that doesn't really do too much other than make you feel like a bad ass. It's like the "Auto Fonzie" button, or something. I would never install that <mod edit> on any computer.

Kaspersky warns hackers can takeover your car with access to the brakes, throttle,steering and locks

06/13/2015

Security experts at Kaspersky have noted that modern-day cars which are semi-autonomous can already be hacked, raising security concerns for future self-driven vehicles.

With the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming a steady reality, connected cars are already a reality while autonomous self-driven cars are right around the corner. With the automotive industry increasingly depending on technology, there are threats to be addressed and according to Kaspersky Labs, the threats are entirely likely, with vulnerabilities already present in modern day cars.

The threat is already here

more here:
http/govtslaves.info/kaspersky-warns-hackers-can-takeover-your-car-with-access-to-the-brakes-throttlesteering-and-locks/

Did nobody even see the half-assed "article" on Forbes about this? Two guys, funded by DARPA, hacked the CAN network, and released everything opensource for anyone to help debug, fuzz, and find new holes in security, for two different cars. Check out their DEF CON 21 video or the video they did with Forbes. They spent many hard hours to hack these cars, and to make a program that allows easier control over the whole network, but this was announced at the DC21 conference a couple years ago (DC23 is this August).

I've used most free anitvirus programs and Qihoo 360 is the best, nothing can come close to its abilities. Combine that with Malwarebytes etc. and you have a very secure PC.

While MBAM is a good program to have, Qihoo is probably the worst AV to have, outside of lab test results.

http/www.vrworld.com/2015/05/04/qihoo-360-antivirus-cheating/
Qihoo 360 Caught Cheating in Antivirus Testing

You can opt-in to use different engines e.g. Avira but because it was using these engines and not the default engines they were classed as "cheating". So they weren't really cheating, they were simply using features of their antivirus that are opt-in.

Quite honestly, while I'd be willing to bet this is the "issue," I'm willing to bet there are two different versions that Qihoo is dealing out. You have a consumer version, which is released to the public; and then you have one that is used internally, and released to the labs. Something like that, but there has been way too much shady shit published about Qihoo to believe this is something so simple.

The controversy isn't over, and it may shed some light on things, depending on what the consumer version has (or doesn't have).

Have you done a virus or malware test on Avast free AV especially on hardened mode? Do you have any facts from "general" everyday home users that what you say is true? Of course in the business world...I would not recommend Avast

Please don't take this as an insult or me being mean but just curious questions just wanted to be answered

 

[simonchipmunk]

Avast and AVG were the two antivirus programs recommended for the diehards who want to stick with windows XP.
as I anm not using Xp anymore, I have Microsoft Security Essentials for 1 of my computers, and Norton 360 for the other 6, plus spybot,Search and Destroy (Free) s adjunct to take care of any Trojans.
simonchipmunk