Researchers found a Bluetooth vulnerability in car security systems from Acrisure, affecting 2.2 million vehicles. Attackers can remotely unlock and partially control cars, a serious risk for owners of these aftermarket anti-theft devices.
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Bluetooth flaw threatens 2.2 million cars
A Bluetooth vulnerability in car security systems could leave millions of vehicles open to remote hijacking. Meanwhile, the Colorado River crisis deepens, and a new Ebola surge in the DRC raises alarms.
Security and safety
Two stories today highlight vulnerabilities in physical security systems, from cars to emergency alerts.
Australia is running its first nationwide test of the AusAlert emergency system today, ahead of an October launch. The test will reach most mobile devices, though older ones may be left out.
Environment and health
The Colorado River crisis and a spiraling Ebola outbreak in the DRC both demand urgent attention.
The Colorado River's plummeting reservoir levels have pushed seven states into a stalemate over water sharing. The federal government is now stepping in to impose cuts, a major shift for the drought-stricken West.
The DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak has surged to 3,200 cases and 1,405 deaths, with cases jumping by 1,000 in just 10 days. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and the outbreak is spreading across five provinces.
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