hackers
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A Telsa Model 3 owner dissolved her car's key card, embedded it in biopolymer, and had it implanted in her arm.
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Automatic car washes vulnerable to hacking, can attack cars and occupants
As the internet of things truly begins to come online, many have taken on the responsibility to exploit hacks before potential to harm is done to others. This time, it's something as harmless as an automatic car wash. However, with the right hacking skills, it turns out an automatic car wash can be...
Sean Szymkowski -
Thieves use laptop, official dealer software, and blank keys to 'hotwire' more than 100 cars
Earlier in the month, we told you about the theft of more than 100 Jeep and Ram vehicles. Initial reports stated that it was the work of hackers, but in reality this was all pulled off through the use of official internally used dealer and automaker software and codes. The targets of the...
Jeff Glucker -
Hack Your Own Car! (No, Really, Ford Says It's Okay)
Maybe it has something to do with the start of the auto show season. Or maybe it's because we're fast approaching the 30-year anniversary of War Games. But whatever the reason, the subject of hacking is clearly a hot topic in car circles. Last week, you might recall that MacAfee issued an alarming...
Richard Read -
"New Message: Your Car Has Been Stolen"... With A Text
Getting text messages from friends or loved ones is always welcome. Spam messages from companies can be a nuisance. Having someone unlock and start your car with a text message is much more concerning. Unfortunately, it's not impossible, and researchers from San Francisco security consulting firm...
Antony Ingram