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Volkswagen leak exposed, Free Apple TV+, Samsung now largest shareholder of Rainbow Robotics, and
Jan 2, 2025
A significant data breach at Volkswagen revealed location data for thousands of vehicles, raising privacy concerns. Meanwhile, the U.K. is investigating IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp for potential competitive issues. Apple is offering free access to its popular streaming service, enticing new viewers. In a move to strengthen its robotics division, Samsung has become the largest shareholder of Rainbow Robotics, signaling a bold step into the future of humanoid technology.
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- The Volkswagen Cariad data breach exposed sensitive location data from around 800,000 electric vehicles, raising serious software security concerns.
- The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp to assess its implications for competition in the cloud market.
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Data Breach in Volkswagen's Cariad Software Unit
Volkswagen Group's Cariad software unit experienced a significant data breach, leaving terabytes of customer data from approximately 800,000 electric vehicles exposed online. Security researchers disclosed that sensitive information included precise location coordinates for around 460,000 vehicles, with some data being accurate to a few centimeters. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding software security within the automotive industry, as Cariad has faced numerous challenges including delays in software launches and restructuring efforts that have resulted in job losses. Despite fixing the vulnerability, Cariad stated there was no evidence of unauthorized access to the exposed data beyond the researchers who reported it.
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