Tag: automotive industry
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Researchers Expose Car Brands' Admin Console Flaw
Security researchers just uncovered a shocking vulnerability in two car brands' admin consoles, allowing them to remotely unlock and start a test car by exploiting a ridiculously simple flaw: a default password that hadn't been changed. This startling discovery highlights the importance of updating even the most basic security measures.
Researchers Expose Flaws in Automakers' Android Apps, Unlock Cars Remotely
Security researchers have uncovered alarming vulnerabilities in popular Android apps used by automakers, allowing them to remotely unlock cars, blast horns, and even start engines in multiple countries. The weaknesses were traced back to flaws in the widely-used ForgeRock identity platform.
Researchers Hack Automakers via Default Admin Password
Researchers uncovered a shocking vulnerability in major automakers' systems, exposing a simple yet devastating flaw: a default admin password that left customers' vehicles susceptible to hacking. This gaping security hole allowed hackers to unlock and start cars with just a few lines of code.
Connected Cars Expose Driver Data to Wide Array of Companies
Your car's apps may be sharing more than you think - including your name, vehicle ID, and exact location - with a surprisingly wide range of companies, putting your personal info at risk. A recent study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports uncovered the alarming flow of sensitive data from connected cars to third-party companies.
Researchers Expose Flaw in Widely Used Car Anti-Theft Device
Millions of cars on the road are vulnerable to theft due to a security flaw in the popular KARR Security System, an aftermarket car alarm installed in over 2 million vehicles across the US. A team of researchers at UC San Diego discovered that a hacker within Bluetooth range can send radio commands to a vehicle, putting drivers and their cars at risk.
GM Faces $12.75M Penalty for Illicit Driver Data Sales
General Motors has been hit with a record $12.75 million penalty for selling California drivers' data without their consent, despite promising to protect their privacy. This landmark case marks a major victory for data protection, with California's Attorney General Rob Bonta leading the charge.
Ransomware Targets Carmakers with Growing Ferocity
Ransomware attacks on carmakers have doubled in just one year, now accounting for over two-fifths of all cyber-attacks targeting the industry, signaling a significant shift in the threat landscape. This rapid escalation demands a new level of resilience from firms that design, build, and sell motor vehicles.