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Can a remote software attack send a power wheelchair tumbling down a staircase? Sadly: the answer is “yes.” Check out our latest podcast interview with Billy Rios and Brandon Rothel of QED Secure Solutions. Billy and Brandon discuss their research into security flaws in power wheelchairs by the Japanese firm WHILL. The post When Cybersecurity Breaks Mobility: The Hidden Risks of Software-Powered W...

Security researcher Jon “Gainsec” Gaines and YouTuber Benn Jordan discuss their examination of Flock Safety’s AI-powered license plate readers and how cost-driven design choices, outdated software, and weak security controls expose them to abuse. The post AI Surveillance: Unmasking Flock Safety’s Insecurities appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Roberts .

In this episode of the podcast, host Paul Roberts welcomes Tanya Janca of She Hacks Purple back into the studio. Tanya talks about her newly released book: Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding, published by Wiley and the larger problem of how to promote the teaching of secure coding practices to developers. The post Episode 260: The Art of Teaching Secure Coding with Tanya Janca appeared first on The...

In this Spotlight episode, host Paul Roberts speaks with David Kellerman, the Field CTO at Cymulate, about the growing demand for security validation technology, like Cymulate's, as organizations struggle to assess the utility and effectiveness of their security investments. The post Security Validation: A Deep Dive with Cymulate’s David Kellerman appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F....

Host Paul Roberts interviews Sophos CISO Ross McKerchar about the company's recent report, Pacific Rim, detailing its multi-year battle to beat back a sophisticated Chinese hacking campaign. The post Pacific Rim: Sophos’ 6 Year Battle To Beat Back China State Hackers appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Roberts .