Cybersicherheit

A cyberattack struck Intoxalock, a Des Moines-based provider of ignition interlock devices, on March 14, disrupting calibrations and preventing some users from starting their cars nationwide. The outage persisted until March 22, prompting service extensions and compensation offers from the company. Affected drivers reported frustrations on Reddit.

23. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Researchers analyzing 10 million web pages have identified 1,748 active API credentials from 14 major providers exposed across nearly 10,000 websites, including those run by banks and healthcare providers. These leaks could enable attackers to access sensitive data or gain control over digital infrastructure. Nurullah Demir of Stanford University described the issue as very significant, affecting even major companies.

The Linux Foundation has issued a final call for speakers at the LinuxSecuritySummit North America, set for May 21-22 in Minneapolis. Submissions must be made by 11:59 PM CDT tonight.

13. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Cybersicherheit hat sich von einem rein technischen Problem zu einem zentralen Element in den strategischen Entscheidungen von Organisationen entwickelt. In einer digitalen Landschaft mit systemischen Risiken und Fortschritten der KI schützt sie die institutionelle Kontinuität und das gesellschaftliche Vertrauen. Der Autor Luis Wertman Zaslav betont die Notwendigkeit von Cyberresilienz und Zusammenarbeit.

China's national cybersecurity authority has warned of security risks in the OpenClaw AI agent software, which could allow attackers to gain full control of users' computer systems. The software has seen rapid growth in downloads and usage, with major domestic cloud platforms offering one-click deployment services, but its default security configuration is weak.

11. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Researchers at Black Lotus Labs have identified a botnet infecting around 14,000 routers daily, mostly Asus models in the US, using advanced peer-to-peer technology to evade detection. The malware, known as KadNap, turns these devices into proxies for cybercrime activities. Infected users are advised to factory reset their routers and apply firmware updates to remove the threat.