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The duo plans to release their findings and the attack software they developed at the hacker conference Defcon in Las Vegas next month–the better, they say, to help other researchers find and fix the auto industry’s security problems before malicious hackers get under the hoods of unsuspecting drivers. The need for scrutiny is growing as cars are increasingly automated and connected to the Internet, and the problem goes well beyond Toyota and Ford. Practically every American carmaker now offers a cellular service or Wi-Fi network like General Motors’ OnStar, Toyota’s Safety Connect and Ford’s SYNC. Mobile-industry trade group the GSMA estimates revenue from wireless devices in cars at $2.5 billion today and projects that number will grow tenfold by 2025. Without better security it’s all potentially vulnerable, and automakers are remaining mum or downplaying the issue.
Originally posted by VoidHawk
I think it must be about a year since I posted about this.
The original research was done by a university (cant remember which one) who found they were able to take control via a USB stick, A mobile phone, wifi, Bluetooth, and even national radio broadcasts. There concern was that a kid sitting on the other side of the world with his mobile phone could take control of a car on the other side of the world.
Old cars will become worth a lot of money soon
Originally posted by whatnext21
Are you serious!!! This is insane, the sad part is someone will figure out how to do this by bluetooth or wifi and some unsuspecting driver will react to the readings and if they are lucky:
1. Take it to the garage to try to get it fixed (repeatedly)
2. Swear it is possessed
3. Deem it a lemon
If unlucky:
1. Have a minor accident and walk away
2. Kill themselves and family or some other vehicles occupants
I certainly hope the car companies are right, this has the potential to be very bad, could you imagine the possibilities of the bad things that one could do to another with this technology. Scary.
Originally posted by babybunnies
There were stories reported in the main stream media about a month ago of mysterious hackers using mysterious "black box" devices to start, unlock cars etc. Just like any other wifi enabled device, if your car has wifi or bluetooth it can be hacked remotely.
I suspect that all anyone would need would be a VIN to get access to these systems using this sort of software and the VIN is usually pretty visible to anyone on the outside.
You want the really scary version? AIRPLANES.
Originally posted by babybunnies
You want the really scary version? AIRPLANES.
Originally posted by benrl
Originally posted by whatnext21
remember that reporter that crashed his brand new Mercedes... Yeah I think the government has this and all the hackers have done is prove it.
Im not worried about a hacker getting his Jollies, Im afraid of uncle sam with this.
You think the NSA and CIA aren't all over this already.
Originally posted by benrl
1973 Dodge charger, 88 Bronco.
Hackers Do You're worst.
The article is misleading with taking out the dash.
This concept could add a whole new level to the 9-11 conspiracy.
You want the really scary version? AIRPLANES.