Zguy28 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hackers control connected cars using text messages http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/connectedworld/hackers-control-connected-cars-using-text-messages/ar-BBlEdeg?ocid=ansEngadget11 It's not only Chrysler drivers that have to worry about hackers taking control of their cars from afar. UC San Diego researchers have found that you can control features on cars of many makes by exploiting vulnerabilities in cellular-capable dongles that are sometimes plugged into the vehicles' OBD-II ports, such as insurance trackers and driving efficiency tools. In the example you see above, the security team compromised a Corvette touting a Mobile Devices dongle (one of the most common varieties) through everyday text messages -- they could turn on the wipers or even cut the brakes. That same device is also set to allow remote tunneling using a universal 'private' key, making it easy for an intruder to get complete control over the adapter and its unfortunate host car. Rest at link **************************** I thought we had a thread on this general topic a short while back but was unable to find it. Mods, if you can locate it, feel free to merge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 He said dongle, he he he... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Never could figure out why anyone would compromise their own privacy by giving their driving characteristics to a fricking insurance company. Now it really seems like a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Never could figure out why anyone would compromise their own privacy by giving their driving characteristics to a fricking insurance company. Now it really seems like a bad idea.I never understood why people would compromise their privacy on a lot of things. People don't seem to give a **** about privacy these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 They don't understand the risks. "Hey, I drive a Corvette. The girls love it. And look, I can hook my cell phone to it and jam my beats." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 He said dongle, he he he... First time I've seen the word used when it wasn't Predicto describing awful things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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