What catalytic converters do and why thieves target them

Catalytic converters are an important part of your car's functioning exhaust system. Here's how they work and why their parts ...
The Straits Times

S’pore joins multinational effort to create common cyber-security labelling scheme for smart devices

SINGAPORE - Singapore has joined 10 other nations in committing to create a common labelling scheme for smart devices, which aims to provide tiered reference to security levels that can guide ...
Bleeping Computer

Over 75,000 WatchGuard security devices vulnerable to critical RCE

Nearly 76,000 WatchGuard Firebox network security appliances are exposed on the public web and still vulnerable to a critical issue (CVE-2025-9242) that could allow a remote attacker to execute code ...
WHNT

Man arrested in Limestone County for stealing catalytic converters

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has recovered dozens of items after arresting a man on Thursday. According to LCSO, on Thursday at around 7:30 p.m., Deputy Nick ...
Reuters

US sounds alarm over hackers targeting Cisco security devices

WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. government's cyber defense agency has issued urgent guidance to other federal agencies over hackers exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Cisco ...
Investopedia

US Investigates Imports of Medical Devices, Robotics for National Security; Tariffs Possible

Nisha Gopalan is a former Senior Overnight Assignment Editor for Investopedia News. She is an award-winning financial journalist who has worked in London, where she is currently based, and Hong Kong.
9to5Mac

Yearly applications now open to Apple’s Security Research Device Program

This is how Apple describes its Security Research Device Program: “The Security Research Device (SRD) is a specially fused iPhone that allows you to perform iOS security research without having to ...
AppleInsider

Applications now open for Apple's 2026 Security Research Device Program

Apple has opened applications for its 2026 Security Research Device Program, offering researchers completely unlocked iPhone models designed for probing iOS security. The Security Research Device ...
Auto Remarketing

Federal legislation to combat widespread catalytic converter thefts moving again in Congress

A proposal on Capitol Hill strongly supported by the National Automobile Dealers Association is gaining steam again. Late on Wednesday, NADA said the Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act (H.R.
Jalopnik

How To Tell If Your Catalytic Converter Is Clogged (Before It's Too Late)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The catalytic converter is a non-serviceable part that can last well beyond 100,000 miles; or, in some cases, the entire life of the vehicle, ...
ABC7

Catalytic converter theft in Tarzana leads to police chase; 2 suspects in custody, LAPD says

TARZANA, Calif. (KABC) -- Two suspects were apprehended and four catalytic converters were recovered after a theft in Tarzana led to a high-speed chase, authorities said. Sirens blared through the ...