Aug 14, 05:45 PM

High-End Racing Bikes Vulnerable to Hacking, Threatening Cycling Events

Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the wireless gear-shifting systems used by top cycling teams, making high-end racing bikes susceptible to hacking. This cybersecurity flaw could potentially disrupt high-profile cycling events, such as the Tour de France. The hacking method, which can be executed with just a few hundred dollars, poses a significant threat to the integrity of competitive cycling. The discovery highlights the need for improved cybersecurity measures in sports technology.

#Tour de France

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The Verge@verge
2 years ago
High-end racing bikes are now vulnerable to hacking https://t.co/UIZblwDuSn
The Tech News Roundup@TechNewsRoundup
2 years ago
High-end racing bikes are now vulnerable to hacking: Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images A team of computer scientists have found that wireless gear-shifting systems in high-end bikes are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks that could… https://t.co/ovSHDMR3zf #ai #ainews
San Diego Biotech Networks@sdbn
2 years ago
Cybersecurity Flaws Could Derail High-profile Cycling Races https://t.co/7mhikgki5f #news #biotech

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