FBI Warns Automakers, Owners About Vehicle Hacking Risks

treuters via nbc ^ | 03/18/2016

[nascarnation]

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.

[sheik yerbouty]

Partly because breaching these sysems via the “talking car” features helps the regime’s ability to surveille people in their vehicles..

[nascarnation]

I use a free iPhone app: DashCommand

and here’s the $20 interface box if anybody wants one

http://www.amazon.com/Foseal-Scanner-Adapter-Diagnostic-Andorid/dp/B00W0SDLRY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458325857&sr=8-1&keywords=obd+bluetooth+iphone

[nascarnation]

Manufacturers plan to do wireless software updates so you don’t have to go to the dealer. Tesla is on that system already.

[Grampa Dave]

Thanks, I just put that on my Amazon wish list.

I will find out if it works with Android 5.

[nascarnation]

They have different models I think for Apple and Adroid.
Be sure to read the fine print and the comments.

Works awesome!

[Revel]

“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.