Black Hat: Hackers set sights beyond smart gadgets, targeting sniper rifles, home appliances
Hackers are no longer just breaking into computers; connected devices including cars, home security systems and even sniper rifles are now targets for those looking to steal or cause mischief.
The rapid growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) has opened up new opportunities for cyber attacks and new markets for cyber defenders
This will be up for discussion at a Black Hat computer security conference in Las Vegas, and an infamous Def Con hacker gathering that follows.
Scheduled presentations include talks about how to hack into a car through its internet-based radio connection, or accurately retarget self-aiming sniper rifles.
"The Internet of Things is definitely one of the big new frontiers," said Christopher Kruegel, co-founder of cyber security firm Lastline and a professor of computer science at a state university in Southern California.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issued a safety recall for 1.4 million US cars and trucks in July after hackers demonstrated that they could take control their systems while they are in operation.