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Watchdog Report Highlights Car-Hacking Risks

Mark Reback - February 3, 2020

Sen. Markey Urges NHTSA to Protect Consumers from Cybersecurity Risks of Internet-Connected Cars, Referencing Consumer Watchdog Report

Petra Chalmers - November 20, 2019

Kill Switch Report Details Cybersecurity Issues With Internet Connected Cars

Petra Chalmers - November 18, 2019

Auto Industry Faces Uphill Battle To Secure Connected Cars

Petra Chalmers - September 25, 2019

US Senators Write NHTSA About Connected Car Concerns

Petra Chalmers - August 23, 2019

US Senators Markey and Blumenthal Ask Federal Safety Regulators If Carmakers Reported Cyber Security Risks

Washington, DC – United States Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal today wrote the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to ask if carmakers have reported the cybersecurity vulnerabilities...

Jamie Court - August 22, 2019

Connected Cars Pose A Cybersecurity Risk

Petra Chalmers - August 6, 2019

Kill Switch Study Finds Connected Cars Are Vulnerable to Hacking

Petra Chalmers - August 1, 2019

Watchdog Warns Cars With Internet Connection Vulnerable to Hacking

Petra Chalmers - August 1, 2019

Connected Cars Need A Kill Switch To Stop Hackers From Interfering With Safety Systems

Petra Chalmers - August 1, 2019

Latest Articles

Valero Posts $2.6 Billion 3rd Q Profit On CA Gasoline Margins 56.5% Greater Than Other Regions; Shows Need For Expedited Price Gouging Penalty, Consumer Watchdog...

Liza Tucker - October 26, 2023

Governor Newsom signs AB 1167, the Orphan Well Prevention Act, and vetoes SB 842, bill that would have undermined the price gouging penalty law

Alexandra Nagy - October 9, 2023

CalGEM Continues 2023 Oil Permit Approvals in Vulnerable Communities, Works Against Legislation Raising Billions in Oil Bonding to Plug Unproductive Wells; Newsom Must Ignore...

Liza Tucker - October 5, 2023

California Gas Price Gap With US Grows To $1.86 Per Gallon; New State Market Monitor Pins Price Spike On Potential Spot Market Manipulation &...

Jamie Court - September 27, 2023

Fifty-Five Organizations Call on Gov. Newsom to Veto Bill Weakening His Landmark Refinery Price Gouging Bill

Jamie Court - September 21, 2023

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Insurance Business – California voters oppose insurance reforms, says Consumer Watchdog

November 17, 2023

Palo Alto Weekly – How California’s fire insurance woes are impacting Peninsula homeowners

November 16, 2023

The Press-Enterprise – LA City Hall scandals never go away

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Politico – Fire Fight

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At Your Convenience: How California Can Make Refunding Bottle Deposits As Easy As Buying Beverages In The First Place.