A drone and a keyboard -- it doesn't take much more. Hacking is in the news a lot these days, but it seemingly hasn’t occurred to most drone owners just how susceptible their flying machines are. I ...

As the current microchip shortage has really, really reminded us, modern cars are packed full of computers. And, like anything packed full of computers, especially computers with multiple wireless ...

With so many reports of poor security on consumer drones, UAV enthusiasts would be forgiven for thinking manufacturers would have added mitigations against the most basic attacks. But, looking at one ...

Hacking cars from the skies might sound like something out of a sci-fi Fast & Furious film but researchers have shown how close it is to reality. They were able to crack open a Tesla’s doors with a ...

The proliferation of consumer drones in the last decade has been a boon for remote-control flying enthusiasts and filmmakers, but not so much for public servants – like police and fire services – not ...

It’s no surprise that drones are being used as tools of war. They’re designed to go places too dangerous or risky for humans. They drop bombs; they surveil secure locations. But perhaps it’s more ...

Drones have become a major category in tech over the past couple of decades, and there are more of them in the sky than ever before. From advanced, unmanned military aircraft to the smaller, ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Waterproof drones are big business. Harsh-use cases like nature photography and guidance for rescue operations require a rugged exterior, ...

A group of security researchers managed to hack a Tesla car using an exploit delivered with a drone. Tesla has already released a patch for the hack. Over the last few years, Tesla has been investing ...

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