Hijacking Hand Tools: Network torque wrenches can be hacked, security report says
Toronto, Ontario — Cybersecurity research performed by Nozomi Networks’ Labs warns that hand tools with smart features can be vulnerable to cyber attacks. Specifically, Nozomi Networks’ Labs found vulnerabilities in a Bosch Rexroth smart pneumatic torque wrench that the company says is commonly used on vehicle production lines. The wrench’s smart functions allow it to […]
Ransomware cyberattacker did not pretend to be Car-Part.com employee
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — March 14, 2016 — A recent “ransomware” attack on an automotive recycler has increased concerns about cybersecurity in the automotive aftermarket. Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Usually the demand is accompanied by […]
