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Wireless backup cameras make it possible to upgrade older cars by streaming a live image from behind the vehicle to a screen or phone, but they typically do not offer features found in modern vehicle systems, such as distance sensors and audible alerts. Ease of use and image quality vary depending on the power source and connection method.
ThreatFabric identified an Android malware strain named Manic that combines espionage, banking fraud, and remote control, targeting at least 169 applications. The malware can relay stolen data through nearby infected devices using Wi‑Fi Direct or Bluetooth, even when the victim device is offline.