Posted on 02/08/2014 6:24:51 PM PST by george76
Yet another security researcher is demonstrating a better way to break into vehicle electronic systems, taking control from drivers in a way that could wreak havoc on the roads. While we aren't in imminent danger of wireless drive-by hacks on our cars, automakers must quickly take a more proactive role in discovering and plugging the holes in automotive computer networks before someone devises a practical exploit that requires no physical access to the car.
Automakers remain secretive about their in-vehicle computer security, but as hackers find new ways into these rolling networks, automakers need to open up, acknowledge the risks, and ask for help.
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“Fixing” all the security holes will be the same as fixing all the security holes in Windows and Linux and all the rest. There will always be “exploits”.
I’m not worried, there is no computer in a Studebaker.
A few weeks ago I was sitting in a recliner by a front window when I heard a truck stop. I looked out the window and watched in amazement as the driver opened my car trunk. He was still in his truck. Why and how did he do that?
For those FReepers terrified of this possible intrusion, I’ll gladly accept donations of unwanted Corvettes, Mustang V8s, Dodge Hemis, BMW M series, etc.
I’m more concerned with our feral government’s turning vehicles into surveillance platforms to spy on the owners / drivers.
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Well of COURSE if you let someone hook a Bluetooth-to-CAN interface up to the OBD-II port, they’ll be able to control things on your vehicle. Solution: Don’t let anyone do that.
The OBD-II connector must be located within three feet of the driver and must not require any tools to be revealed. Look under the dash and behind ashtrays.
Pretty much of a non-issue, since normal on-board computer systems do not permit this.
Love it.
I wish I had a barn full.
Sweet!
Now that is a truck.
Very nice!
They’ve had GPs tracking devices that are powered by the OBDT port for some time now. You don’t have to change out any batteries that way and it only takes a second or two if you can access the interior of the vehicle to slide it into the port interface. Add to that that here’s a new device that’s wireless that can hack your car alarm in seconds and you have a permanent tracking system though a mechanic would discover it if he ran diagnostics through the port.
VERY cool.
“Pretty much of a non-issue, since normal on-board computer systems do not permit this.”
Please explain. TY
Nice ride....
Is he still alive?
Purdy ...
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