Sep 26, 2024Ravie LakshmananAutomotive Industry / Technology Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a set of now patched vulnerabilities in Kia vehicles that, if successfully exploited, could have allowed remote control over key functions simply by using only a license plate. "These attacks could be executed remotely on any hardware-equipped vehicle in about 30 seconds, … [Read more...] about Hackers Could Have Remotely Controlled Kia Cars Using Only License Plates
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Security of third-party apps for connected cars
Any modern car is basically a computer on wheels. And many are also connected to the internet. As a result, in addition to the vehicles themselves, automakers are now developing apps to control them remotely. These can be used to check the car’s location, turn on the heating or air conditioning in advance, lock and unlock the doors, and so on. However, different users have very … [Read more...] about Security of third-party apps for connected cars
New Bluetooth Hack Could Let Attackers Remotely Unlock Smart Locks and Cars
A novel Bluetooth relay attack can let cybercriminals more easily than ever remotely unlock and operate cars, break open residential smart locks, and breach secure areas. The vulnerability has to do with weaknesses in the current implementation of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), a wireless technology used for authenticating Bluetooth devices that are physically located within a … [Read more...] about New Bluetooth Hack Could Let Attackers Remotely Unlock Smart Locks and Cars