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<ul><li>Schools in Colombo, Sri Lanka will be shut on Monday and Tuesday. </li><li>Over 290 have been killed as multiple explosions that targeted churches and hotels in the country’s capital, Colombo. </li></ul>Schools in Colombo, Sri Lanka will be shut on Monday and Tuesday, following the multiple bomb blasts that took place in the city. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Sri Lanka’s education minister announced that all schools across the island would remain closed for two more days until Wednesday due to the ongoing terror situation. Over 290 have been killed as multiple explosions that targeted churches and hotels in the country’s capital, Colombo. Hundreds of worshipers gathered at the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena, St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana, and the Zion church in Batticaloa to commemorate Easter Sunday, at the time of the explosions. The other three blasts where reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury five-star hotels in Colombo. News agencies have also reported a seventh explosion, with more casualties. 
 
 
 
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 The US embassy in Colombo has asked travellers to follow instructions from local authorities and advised them saying “Please shelter in place and exercise extreme caution.” The United Kingdom, too, has issued a travel advisory for tourists travelling to Sri Lanka. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sri-lanka-blasts-foreign-offices-in-us-and-uk-issue-travel-advisories/articleshow/68975432.cms">Find shelter and exercise extreme caution, says US’ travel advisory after multiple blasts in Colombo, Sri Lanka</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sri-lanka-blasts-colombo-airport-advisory-after-terror-attack/articleshow/68975705.cms">Colombo airport asks passengers to check in four hours before flights after terror attacks in Sri Lanka’s capital</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/easter-sunday-blasts-deadly-explosion-kills-138-sri-lankan-prime-minister-urges-people-to-stay-united-and-strong/articleshow/68975878.cms">Easter Sunday Blasts: Deadly explosion kills 138, Sri Lankan Prime Minister urges people to stay united and strong</a>

Schools to stay shut in Colombo for two more days: Sri Lanka’s Education Minister

<ul><li>The eight blasts in the country saw a death toll of 290. </li><li>Three big hotels were a target of the blasts, affecting tourists. </li><li>The island nation’s popularity as a tourist destination was already under pressure because of a political crisis and now it could be further affected.</li></ul>The eight blasts in <keyword id="6355572" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="sri-lanka">Sri Lanka</keyword> on Sunday saw the death toll rising to 290, with five Indians killed. Five-star hotels were among the main targets of the bombing that included Cinnamon Grand, Shangri-La and the Kingsbury in the capital Colombo. That is a direct hit to Sri Lanka’s travel and tourism industry. Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) President Harith Perera told <a href="http://www.sundaytimes.lk/article/1084683/tourism-early-casualty-from-sri-lankan-blasts">The Sunday Times</a> that this was the first time that hotels have been directly attacked. The island nation for long has been a favourite tourist destination especially after the end of a protracted civil war that ended a decade ago, bringing peace and tourists to the tropical country that is famous for its pristine beaches and several old tea plantations. According to reports, the Sri Lankan government had been looking at ramping up its efforts for tourism in the country. The government had plans to double the annual income from tourism from $3.5 billion in 2018 to $7 billion in 2019. "Although the tourist arrivals for the year 2018 fell slightly short due to the political instability we saw post 26th October, I think in terms of earnings we have reached the $3.5 billion target, Minister of Tourism Development, John Amaratunga had said to a <a href="https://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_tourist_arrivals_up_10.3_pct_in_2018,_earnings_down-3-13043-7.html">local daily</a>. With the numbers already dwindling (the earnings from tourism in 2018 were 10.3% lower than 2017), the blasts could further lead to distrust among tourists. The political crisis in Sri Lanka began when Mahinda Rajapaksa was appointed as Prime Minister on 26 October 2018 before the formal dismissal of the current Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, resulting in two concurrent Prime Ministers. This resulted in escalated tensions in the country which also <a href="https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/sri-lanka-crisis-scares-tourists-in-fresh-hit-to-economy/article25427489.ece">scared off </a>tourists. However, Indian travel firms believe the impact will be temporary. Speaking to <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/impact-on-sri-lanka-tourism-post-attacks-may-be-short-lived-travel-firms-119042100302_1.html?1555882175">Business Standard</a>, Sharat Dhall, chief operating officer (B2C), Yatra.com said "The unfortunate attacks in Sri Lanka have happened just ahead of the peak summer travel season. Sri Lanka has always been a preferred travel option for Indian tourists. While it is early to quantify the impact of this incident on travel to the country, we anticipate a short term effect on bookings with some travelers preferring to shift to other destinations for their summer vacations." Indian airlines like Air India and IndiGo are also helping out tourists stranded in Sri Lanka by waiving off rescheduling and cancellation charges. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sri-lanka-blasts-colombo-airport-advisory-after-terror-attack/articleshow/68975705.cms">Colombo airport asks passengers to check in four hours before flights after terror attacks in Sri Lanka’s capital</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sri-lanka-blasts-foreign-offices-in-us-and-uk-issue-travel-advisories/articleshow/68975432.cms">Find shelter and exercise extreme caution, says US’ travel advisory after multiple blasts in Colombo, Sri Lanka</a>

The tragic blasts on Easter Sunday is just the start of a long weary summer for Sri Lanka's tourism industry

The Sri Lankan government has declared curfew with immediate effect and it is not clear when it will be lifted, Reuters reported. The decision has come after a seventh blast killed at least two people in Dehiwala, near Colombo. The death of over 156 people in the serial blasts on Easter Sunday had barely sunk in, there was a seventh bombing in the country’s capital the same day, according to agency reports. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Earlier in the day, multiple explosions targeted the hundreds of worshippers at the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena, St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana, and the Zion church in Batticaloa, who were there to commemorate Easter Sunday. The other three blasts where reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury five-star hotels in Colombo. 
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 Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe called for an emergency cabinet meeting, while <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/news/sri-lanka-bombing-president-maithripla-sirisena-message-after-colombo-blasts/articleshow/68975914.cms">President Maithripla Sirisena warned</a> of stern action against the conspirators. Schools have been ordered to remain shut for two more days and passengers have been asked to reach <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/news/sri-lanka-blasts-colombo-airport-advisory-after-terror-attack/articleshow/68975705.cms">Colombo airport at least four hours before</a> the flight. Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced a series of attacks on churches and hotels in <keyword id="6355572" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="sri-lanka">Sri Lanka</keyword> as “cruel and cynical,” <a href="https://www.apnews.com/fabb6b93861a46d1b7cef4983450ffb3">the Associated Press reported</a>. In a telegram of condolences sent to his Sri Lankan counterpart, the Russian leader said Moscow remains a “reliable partner of Sri Lanka in the fight against international terrorism.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan too called the attack “an assault on all of humanity.” The Archbishop of Colombo is calling for those responsible for the Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka to be punished “mercilessly.” Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith called on Sri Lanka’s government to launch a “very impartial strong inquiry” and to punish those found responsible “mercilessly because only animals can behave like that,” according to the agency report. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sri-lanka-blasts-colombo-airport-advisory-after-terror-attack/articleshow/68975705.cms">Colombo airport asks passengers to check in four hours before flights after terror attacks in Sri Lanka’s capital</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sri-lanka-blasts-foreign-offices-in-us-and-uk-issue-travel-advisories/articleshow/68975432.cms">Find shelter and exercise extreme caution, says US’ travel advisory after multiple blasts in Colombo, Sri Lanka</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/easter-sunday-blasts-deadly-explosion-kills-138-sri-lankan-prime-minister-urges-people-to-stay-united-and-strong/articleshow/68975878.cms">Easter Sunday Blasts: Deadly explosion kills 138, Sri Lankan Prime Minister urges people to stay united and strong</a>

Sri Lankan government declares curfew after a seventh blast near Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in <keyword id="6355572" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="sri-lanka">Sri Lanka</keyword>’s capital city of <keyword id="6364814" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="colombo">Colombo</keyword> has requested all passengers to be at the airport four hours prior to their flight. The BIA has restricted access to visitors owing to heightened security, according to the country’s state-run daily. The safety and security measures have been implemented after multiple explosions targeting churches and hotels in Colombo killed at least 156, including 35 foreigners, on <keyword id="6363803" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="easter">Easter</keyword> Sunday, according to agency reports. Hundreds of worshipers gathered at the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena, St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana, and the Zion church in <keyword id="194056" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Batticaloa">Batticaloa</keyword> to commemorate Easter Sunday, at the time of the explosions. The other three blasts where reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and <keyword id="7300274" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kingsbury">Kingsbury</keyword> five-star hotels in Colombo. The US embassy in Colombo has asked travellers to follow instructions from local authorities and advised them saying “Please shelter in place and exercise extreme caution.” The United Kingdom, too, has issued a travel advisory for tourists travelling to Sri Lanka. "There have been a number of explosions in Sri Lanka, including Colombo, on Sunday 21 April. Please follow the instructions of local security officials and follow travel advice for updates," the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK <a href="https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/uk-issues-travel-advisory-after-series-blasts-sri-lanka-easter-sunday-100424">said</a> while issuing a notice for people travelling to and from Sri Lanka. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Colombo airport asks passengers to check in four hours before flights after terror attacks in Sri Lanka’s capital

<ul><li>Over 290 have been killed as multiple explosions that targeted churches and hotels in the country’s capital, Colombo. </li><li>The US embassy has asked travellers to exercise extreme caution, while the UK has issued a travel advisory for <keyword id="7551301" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tourists-in-Sri-Lanka">tourists in Sri Lanka</keyword>.</li></ul>The US embassy in Colombo has asked travellers to follow instructions from local authorities and advised them saying “Please shelter in place and exercise extreme caution.” The United Kingdom, too, has issued a travel advisory for tourists travelling to <keyword id="6355572" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="sri-lanka">Sri Lanka</keyword>. "There have been a number of explosions in Sri Lanka, including Colombo, on Sunday 21 April. Please follow the instructions of local security officials and follow travel advice for updates," the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK <a href="https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/uk-issues-travel-advisory-after-series-blasts-sri-lanka-easter-sunday-100424">said</a> while issuing a notice for people travelling to and from Sri Lanka. Over 290 have been killed as multiple explosions that targeted churches and hotels in the country’s capital, Colombo. Hundreds of worshipers gathered at the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena, St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana, and the Zion church in Batticaloa to commemorate Easter Sunday, at the time of the explosions. The other three blasts where reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury five-star hotels in Colombo. The Indian High Commission has issued helpline numbers for Indians stranded in Sri Lanka. Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, also tweeted “ I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation.” 
 
 
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 The security at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport has also been increased with travellers being <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/travel/sri-lanka-extra-security-means-travellers-should-reach-colombo-airport-four-hours-before-flights-1.851690">told </a>to reach the airport at least four hours prior to departure time.

Find shelter and exercise extreme caution, says US’ travel advisory after multiple blasts in Colombo, Sri Lanka

<ul><ul class="summary-list "><li>At least 207 people are dead and 450 others have been injured after a series of explosions hit churches and hotels in <keyword id="6355572" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="sri-lanka">Sri Lanka</keyword>.</li><li>The churches were bombed as worshippers attended Easter Sunday service.</li><li>The hotels targeted are among the most luxurious in Sri Lanka's capital. 35 foreigners have been killed, <a href="https://www.afp.com/en/news/15/blasts-sri-lanka-hotels-and-churches-kill-156-doc-1ft48d4">AFP cited hospital sources as saying</a>. Eight explosions in various locations have now been reported. </li></ul></ul>At least 207 people were killed in a series of blasts on Easter Sunday Blasts in Sri Lanka, targeting three churches and three hotels. As of 1 pm, more than 400 people were wounded and hospitalized, reported Reuters. 
 
 
 
 
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 AFP news agency quoting Sri Lankan Police said the toll in <keyword id="7550956" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="sri-lanka-blasts">Sri Lanka blasts</keyword> had risen to 156, including 35 foreigners. The blasts took place at three churches located at Kochchikade, Negombo and Batticaloa. The three hotels that were targeted are located in Colombo, and include Shangri La Colombo, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, and Kingsbury Hotel, according to media reports. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has urged the people to remain strong and united in the tragic time. The Prime Minister is reportedly going to conduct a national security council meeting at his house. 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, in a special message read out on local news channels, has requested the people to remain calm and help the authorities in the investigation. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the attack and said the country stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 St. Sebastian’s church, which was among the target, posted pictures showing destructions and bloodshed after the blast on its Facebook Page and urged people to help. The post read “A bomb attack to our church please come and help if your family members are there” No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks. Several peace messages "Pray For Sri Lanka" were trending on social media. Messages and prayers also poured in from celebrities. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Former Sri Lankan captain of the cricket team, <keyword id="79577" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Angelo-Mathews">Angelo Mathews</keyword> in a recent tweet has requested people to not to believe in rumors. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 A travel advisory had been issued by the US embassy in Colombo advising citizens to follow local security instructions and “exercise extreme caution.” External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that she was in touch with the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo as six explosions hit churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, killing at least 20 people. "Colombo - I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation," the Minister said in a tweet. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
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Easter Sunday Blasts: Deadly explosion kills 207, Sri Lankan Prime Minister urges people to stay united and strong

A series of bomb attacks struck Sri Lanka on <keyword id="6387218" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="easter-sunday">Easter Sunday</keyword>, killing at least 156 people and injuring over 400. At least six attacks took place targeting churches and hotels, and as of 2: 30 pm IST, a seventh attack was also reported by Reuters. The Sri Lankan government has declared curfew with immediate effect and it is not clear when it will be lifted, Reuters reported. The decision came in the wake of a seventh blast that has reportedly killed at least two people in Dehiwala, near Colombo. According to a Reuters report, access to major social media services and messaging services was also shut down. Earlier, the US embassy in Colombo asked travellers to follow security instructions from local authorities and urged them to seek "shelter" and "exercise extreme caution.” The United Kingdom also issued a travel advisory. According to the island nation's The Daily Mirror newspaper, explosions were reported as hundreds of worshipers gathered at the <keyword id="7551167" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="st-anthonys-church-in-kochchikade">St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade</keyword>, <keyword id="7551168" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="kotahena">Kotahena</keyword>, <keyword id="7551169" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="st-sebastians-church-in-katuwapitiya-in-katana">St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana</keyword>, and the Zion church in <keyword id="194056" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Batticaloa">Batticaloa</keyword> to commemorate <keyword id="6363803" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="easter">Easter</keyword> Sunday. Three blasts where reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury five-star hotels in Colombo. An emergency meeting was called over the attacks, Minister Harsha De Silva said in a tweet. "Secretary of Defence and I am at Kochchikade Church. We were also at Shangri-La and Kingsbury Hotels. Rescue operations are underway. Many casualties have been reported including foreigners," he said and requested people to stay calm and indoors. Images on social media showed the inside at the St. Sebastian church with a shattered ceiling and blood on the pews, the BBC said. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that she was in touch with the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo as six explosions hit churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, killing at least 20 people. "Colombo - I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on the situation," the Minister said in a tweet. The official handle of the High Commission of India in Colombo also said in a tweet that they were also "closely monitoring the situation". It also provided helpline numbers for "Indian citizens in need of assistance or help and for seeking clarification". With agencies See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sri-lanka-blasts-foreign-offices-in-us-and-uk-issue-travel-advisories/articleshow/68975432.cms">Find shelter and exercise extreme caution, says US’ travel advisory after multiple blasts in Colombo, Sri Lanka</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sri-lanka-blasts-colombo-airport-advisory-after-terror-attack/articleshow/68975705.cms">Colombo airport asks passengers to check in four hours before flights after terror attacks in Sri Lanka’s capital</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/schools-to-stay-shut-in-colombo-for-two-more-days-sri-lankas-education-minister/articleshow/68975916.cms">Schools to stay shut in Colombo for two more days: Sri Lanka’s Education Minister</a>

Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll rises in multiple explosions targeting churches, hotels

Sri Lanka’s President Maithripla Sirisena has sent out his first message after the serial blasts in Colombo killed at least 156 people, according to agency reports. “I have given instructions to take very stern action against the persons who are responsible for this conspiracy,” the President said and added that all required steps have been taken to fulfill the responsibilities as a government, according to <a href="https://www.news.lk/news/politics/item/25069-president-condemns-dastardly-attack-and-orders-swift-investigations">the state-run daily</a>. President Sirisena appealed to the nation to act with utmost restraint and patience, and not to be misled by baseless rumours and false stories. He also urged the people to extend unstinted support and cooperation to the government for the steps taken at this trying occasion. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister <keyword id="300704" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ranil-Wickremesinghe">Ranil Wickremesinghe</keyword> has <a href="http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2019/apr/21/sri-lanka-serial-blasts-toll-reaches-156-as-blasts-jolt-churches-hotels-in-colombo-on-easter-pm-urges-citizens-to-remain-united-and-strong-1967071.html">reportedly called for an emergency cabinet meeting</a> in the wake of the attacks. The Sri Lankan Army has deployed 200 troops to advert further damages. Hundreds of worshipers gathered at the St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena, St. Sebastian's Church in Katuwapitiya in Katana, and the Zion church in Batticaloa to commemorate Easter Sunday, at the time of the explosions. The other three blasts where reported at the Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury five-star hotels in Colombo.

Sri Lankan President warns against rumours and false stories while promising stern action against the terror masterminds

<ul class="summary-list"><li>A 19-year-old said he was able to hack into over 25 Teslas via a bug in a popular data tool.</li><li>David Colombo's tweet about the issue went viral, but he waited to reveal the vulnerability until it was fixed.</li></ul>A 19-year-old security researcher said he was able to hack into over 25 Teslas from around the world.On Monday, David Colombo published a <a href="https://medium.com/@david_colombo/how-i-got-access-to-25-teslas-around-the-world-by-accident-and-curiosity-8b9ef040a028">blog post</a> explaining how he was able to remotely hack into the <keyword id="20632" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="cars" source="Orion">cars</keyword> via security bugs in <a href="https://www.tslaspot.com/teslamate-setup/">TeslaMate</a>, a popular open source logging tool that tracks anything from the <keyword id="11900744" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tesla" source="Orion">Tesla</keyword>'s energy consumption to location history. The teenager from Dinkelsbühl, Germany first revealed <keyword id="11893589" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="news" source="Orion">news</keyword> of the vulnerability on Twitter earlier in January, but waited to fully detail the issue until the bugs had been fixed.Colombo said the vulnerability allowed him to remotely access multiple Tesla features, including unlocking doors and windows, and starting keyless driving. The teen also said he could turn on the stereo or honk the horn, as well as view the car's location and whether the driver was present. However, he said he does not believe it would be possible to move the vehicle remotely."There should be no way at all that someone could literally walk up to some Teslas they do not own and take them for a drive," Colombo said in his <a href="https://medium.com/@david_colombo/how-i-got-access-to-25-teslas-around-the-world-by-accident-and-curiosity-8b9ef040a028">blog post on Medium</a>. "I also think it potentially could result in some dangerous situations on the road. For example, if someone with remote access starts blasting music on max volume while the driver is on the highway, or randomly and uncontrollable remotely flashing the lights of the Teslas at night."Colombo explained that the security issue revolved around how TeslaMate stored sensitive information that's needed to link the program to the car. The <keyword id="6361948" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="cybersecurity" source="Orion">cybersecurity</keyword> researcher explained that the information, including the car's API Key, could be repurposed to remotely send commands to the exposed Teslas and allow hackers to retain long-term access to the cars without the driver's knowledge.Colombo said he first became aware of the vulnerability in one Tesla in October and was able to contact the owner. He found over 20 more vulnerable Teslas in January, but faced difficulty contacting the owners. In his efforts to alert Tesla owners to the issue, Colombo also <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-25/teen-tesla-hacker-accessed-owners-email-addresses-to-warn-them?sref=LspfQlRv">found a flaw</a> in the carmaker's software for its digital car key that allowed him to learn a Tesla owner's email address.After privately reporting the issues to TeslaMate, as well as Tesla's security team, the third party tool pushed a software fix and Tesla's security team revoked all affected access tokens, as well as notified the owners. TeslaMate and a Tesla spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment from Insider, but TeslaMate <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/24/teslamate-bug-teslas-exposed-remote/?guccounter=1">told TechCrunch</a> that the company pushed out the update within hours of receiving Colombo's email. The German security researcher isn't the first to hack a Tesla. Last year, two researchers <a href="https://www.securityweek.com/tesla-car-hacked-remotely-drone-zero-click-exploit">showed</a> how a drone could launch an attack via WiFi and open a Tesla's doors. In 2020, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-unlocked-stolen-bluetooth-computer-hacks-researcher-patch-2020-11">another researcher</a> managed to hack into a Tesla's keyless entry system in 90 seconds by spoofing the signal.

A 19-year-old security researcher describes how he remotely hacked into over 25 Teslas

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image">APSri Lankan policeman patrol in a Muslim neighborhood before Friday prayers in Colombo, Sri Lanka.</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>Suspects in the Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombing are in a shootout with the military, a military spokesperson has said.</li><li>The military went to investigate an explosion in Ampara Sainthamaruthu, eastern Sri Lanka, and were fired upon at the scene.</li><li>The military were conducting a search in the area when the blast happened.</li><li>Local media report police have now examined a large bomb-making facility, which contained ISIS flags and bomb-making equiptment.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. </a></li></ul>People suspected of orchestrating the Sri Lanka Easter bombings are in a shoot out with the military, a spokesperson for the country's armed forces said.Soldiers went in to investigate an explosion in the town of Ampara Sainthamaruthu, Batticaloaeastern, during a search operation, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sri-lanka-blasts-shooting/shooting-breaks-out-in-eastern-sri-lankan-town-during-police-raid-idUSKCN1S21NI?feedType=RSS&amp;feedName=topNews">Reuters reported the spokesperson as saying</a>, and were fired upon. Local Sri Lankan media reports <a href="https://twitter.com/Kyruer/status/1121796752363778052">are suggesting</a> the military were searching for a makeshift bomb factory in the area. Footage <a href="https://twitter.com/Kyruer/status/1121796752363778052">broadcast by Sri Lankan media outlet News 1st</a> appears to show piles of bomb-making equiptment and flags bearing the mark of the Islamic State.Sri Lankan security forces have been raiding homes across the country in the search for those responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks which killed more than 250 people. The so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attacks. Sri Lankan police have arrested over 70 suspects in connection with the blasts. This is a developing news story, check back for updates. <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-happens-when-hold-in-your-pee-too-long-2018-6">If you're going to see the 3-hour-long 'Avengers: Endgame,' plan your bathroom break wisely. Here's what can happen if you hold your pee too long.</a></h3> <div> </div> </div>

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