Posted on 03/18/2016 9:02:24 AM PDT by BenLurkin
"The FBI and NHTSA are warning the general public and manufacturers — of vehicles, vehicle components, and aftermarket devices — to maintain awareness of potential issues and cybersecurity threats related to connected vehicle technologies in modern vehicles," the agencies said in the bulletin.
In July 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV recalled 1.4 million U.S. vehicles to install software after a magazine report raised concerns about hacking, the first action of its kind for the auto industry.
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"While not all hacking incidents may result in a risk to safety — such as an attacker taking control of a vehicle — it is important that consumers take appropriate steps to minimize risk," the FBI bulletin said Thursday.
NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind told reporters in July 2015 that automakers must move fast to address hacking issues.
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Yeah the drivetrain can run a quarter million miles with today’s metallurgy and lubricants. On popular models you can buy darn near any part at very competitive prices.
Partly because breaching these sysems via the “talking car” features helps the regime’s ability to surveille people in their vehicles..
I use a free iPhone app: DashCommand
and here’s the $20 interface box if anybody wants one
Manufacturers plan to do wireless software updates so you don’t have to go to the dealer. Tesla is on that system already.
Thanks, I just put that on my Amazon wish list.
I will find out if it works with Android 5.
They have different models I think for Apple and Adroid.
Be sure to read the fine print and the comments.
Works awesome!
“Manufacturers plan to do wireless software updates so you don’t have to go to the dealer. Tesla is on that system already.”
And that should be ILLEGAL for main system control software because it opens up access to hackers. Peoples lives are at risk. Convenience does not justify the risk.
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