Automobile Hacking, Part 4: How to Hack the Keyless Entry System

Welcome back, my aspiring cyber warriors! As automobiles become increasingly complex and digital, the opportunities for hacking these transportation vehicles increase exponentially. One of the many conveniences that these new cars offer is proximity door locking/unlocking and engine starting. This feature was first introduced in 1999 and is known as Passive Keyless Entry and Start […]

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Android Hacking, Part 2: How to Embed a Backdoor into an Android APK

Welcome back, my fledgling hackers! Mobile devices–smartphones and tablets–are proliferating around the world and slowly overtaking desktop and laptop machines. These mobile devices generally run either the iOS or the Android operating system, with Android comprising the bulk of all mobile device OS’s (82%). Considering the growth of the mobile market and the dominance of […]

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