Kali Linux 2025.2 has been released, featuring 13 new tools including an expanded car hacking toolkit renamed CARsenal, a refreshed user interface aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, updates to Kali NetHunter, and support for new hardware like the TicWatch Pro 3 smartwatch. The release also includes updates to GNOME and KDE desktops, 23 new testing tools, and improved support for wireless injection and de-authentication. Users can upgrade existing installations or download new ISO images to access these enhancements.
Canada is moving to ban the Flipper Zero, a popular tiny hacking device, over concerns about its potential use in car theft. The government is pursuing avenues to ban devices used to steal vehicles by copying wireless signals for remote keyless entry, such as the Flipper Zero. Despite claims that the device can't be used to hijack modern cars, videos online show it being used to manipulate or unlock vehicles' key fobs. The ban has sparked criticism from the tech community, with many arguing that the focus should be on improving car manufacturers' cybersecurity rather than banning the device.
Researchers from Technische Universität Berlin have discovered a way to hack the hardware of Tesla's infotainment system, allowing them to access paid upgrades for free, such as heated rear seats. The researchers used a technique called voltage glitching to manipulate the AMD processor that runs the system. They were also able to extract personal information from the car, including contacts, calendar appointments, and Wi-Fi passwords. Tesla would need to replace the affected hardware to mitigate this attack.
