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February 2, 202643 min

When Cybersecurity Breaks Mobility: The Hidden Risks of Software-Powered Wheelchairs

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 <a href="https://securityledger.com/2026/02/when-cybersecurity-breaks-mobility-the-hidden-risks-of-software-powered-wheelchairs/">When Cybersecurity Breaks Mobility: The Hidden Risks of Software-Powered Wheelchairs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securityledger.com">The Security Ledger with Paul F. Roberts</a>.

December 29, 202551 min

AI Surveillance: Unmasking Flock Safety’s Insecurities

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Jordan discuss their examination of Flock Safety’s AI-powered license plate readers and how cost-driven design choices, outdated software, and weak security controls expose them to abuse.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 <a href="https://securityledger.com/2025/12/ai-surveillance-unmasking-flock-safetys-insecurities/">AI Surveillance: Unmasking Flock Safety’s Insecurities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securityledger.com">The Security Ledger with Paul F. Roberts</a>.

September 3, 202526 min

How Hackers Take Over Security Cameras (and What You Can Do About It): A Conversation With Claroty’s Noam Moshe

Cybersecurity researcher Noam Moshe of Claroty met up with The Security Ledger Podcast at this year's Black Hat Briefings to discuss his presentation on critical Axis IP camera vulnerabilities that could let hackers spy, manipulate video feeds, and pivot into sensitive networks—and what organizations can do to defend against these (and other) IoT threats. The post <a href="https://securityledger.com/2025/09/how-hackers-take-over-security-cameras-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-a-conversation-with-clarotys-noam-moshe/">How Hackers Take Over Security Cameras (and What You Can Do About It): A Conversation With Claroty’s Noam Moshe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securityledger.com">The Security Ledger with Paul F. Roberts</a>.

March 28, 202434 min

Episode 257: Securing Software on Wheels with Dennis Kengo Oka of Synopsys

In this episode of The Security Ledger Podcast (#257) Paul speaks with Dennis Kengo Oka, a senior principal automotive security strategist at the firm Synopsys about the growing cyber risks to automobiles as connected vehicle features proliferate in the absence of strong cybersecurity protections. The post <a href="https://securityledger.com/2024/03/episode-257-securing-software-on-wheels-with-dennis-kengo-oka/">Episode 257: Securing Software on Wheels with Dennis Kengo Oka of Synopsys</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securityledger.com">The Security Ledger with Paul F. Roberts</a>.

December 19, 202336 min

Episode 254: Dennis Giese’s Revolutionary Robot Vacuum Liberation Movement

Security researcher and IoT hacker Dennis Giese talks about his mission to liberate robot vacuums from the control of their manufacturers, letting owners tinker with their own devices and - importantly - control the data they collect about our most intimate surroundings. The post <a href="https://securityledger.com/2023/12/episode-254-dennis-gieses-revolutionary-robot-vacuum-liberation-movement/">Episode 254: Dennis Giese’s Revolutionary Robot Vacuum Liberation Movement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://securityledger.com">The Security Ledger with Paul F. Roberts</a>.