The podcast discusses crashing robot-driven taxis with drones and cardboard, a rapper's fraud accusations using Justin Bieber's name, Google's AI blunders feeding fake news, and the importance of email security against phishing attacks.
Vulnerabilities in Robo-Taxi systems can be exploited with basic materials like tin foil, posing major cybersecurity risks.
Using fame to deceive and defraud, as seen with rapper Sean Kingston's legal troubles, highlights the dangers of leveraging celebrity status for personal gain.
Deep dives
Robo -Taxi Vulnerabilities and Attack Scenarios
Researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities in Robo-Taxi multi-sensor fusion systems, allowing deception through simple tools like tin foil and colored cardboard. By manipulating radar signals and misrepresenting images, attackers could potentially make vehicles invisible to autonomous cars, leading to dangerous situations. Drones carrying these materials could deceive the vehicles, highlighting the cybersecurity risks in autonomous driving technology.
Celebrity Scam Involving Sean Kingston
Jamaican-American rapper Sean Kingston faced legal troubles related to a breach of contract and fraud with entertainment company VERV Entertainment. Kingston's attempt to secure a lavish entertainment system using celebrity influence landed him in hot water. The charges of criminal use of personal identification information stem from his name-dropping tactics to negotiate deals, showcasing the pitfalls of leveraging fame for personal gains.
City Navigation App CityMapper
CityMapper, a comprehensive city navigation app, stands out for its efficient route planning across various transport modes in urban areas. Unlike traditional mapping applications, CityMapper offers real-time comparisons of transportation options, including public transport, cabs, bikes, and more, enhancing the travel experience for city explorers and commuters. With precise timetables and cycle route planning, the app caters to users' specific needs, ensuring a seamless urban navigation experience.
Drones, some coloured cardboard, and a piece of tinfoil may be all the kit you need to crash a robot-driven taxi, and a rapper is accused of using Justin Bieber's name to defraud a TV company.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
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