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Even as Audi announced the use of connected Android tablets for rear-seat occupants, Reuters wrote about another security breach into automotive systems.
Security researcher Samy Kamkar was able to break into OnStar’s system that finds, unlocks, and remote-starts cars. While less dangerous than being able to apply the parkingbrakes or alter other systems, the hack is a telling sign of vulnerability.
GM said that they had already implemented a fix, but Mr. Kamkar said they have not.
In related news, Chrysler told dealers that they had 0.6 hours to accomplisheach UConnect security update, plus another 0.2 hours to create each of four USB drives to upgrade the systems. Theupgrade seems to work the same way for customers as for dealers. (...) →
GM OwnStar: Another auto hack is from Allpar News.
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Security researcher Samy Kamkar was able to break into OnStar’s system that finds, unlocks, and remote-starts cars. While less dangerous than being able to apply the parkingbrakes or alter other systems, the hack is a telling sign of vulnerability.
GM said that they had already implemented a fix, but Mr. Kamkar said they have not.
In related news, Chrysler told dealers that they had 0.6 hours to accomplisheach UConnect security update, plus another 0.2 hours to create each of four USB drives to upgrade the systems. Theupgrade seems to work the same way for customers as for dealers. (...) →
GM OwnStar: Another auto hack is from Allpar News.
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