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Researchers claim a hack of Volkswagen’s keyless entry systems leave millions of cars vulnerable to attack by and “unskilled adversary.” Continue reading Key Fob Hack Allows Attackers To Unlock Millions Of Cars
In Brief
Some 100 Million cars made by Volkswagen are vulnerable to a key cloning attack that could allow thieves to unlock the doors of most popular cars remotely through a wireless signal, according to new research.
Next time when you leave your car… Continue reading Car Thieves Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens With A Simple Wireless Hack
Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek explained at Black Hat today how they were able to control steering and the parking brake on a Jeep Cherokee at speed. The two said the talk would be their last on car hacking. Continue reading Miller, Valasek Deliver Final Car Hacking Talk
When Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek demonstrated a year ago how they can remotely exploit vulnerabilities in Chrysler’s 2014 Jeep Cherokee, and fiddle with its wipers, radio, motor and brakes (at low speeds), it forced the company to confront and address the issues. But their research into automotive security didn’t end there, and the pair is scheduled to present new techniques for injecting CAN messages onto the vehicle’s network at Black Hat USA 2016 on … More → Continue reading Researchers continue hacking cars, and start on heavy vehicles
Hackers are the internet’s immune system. Continue reading How Hackers Are Making the Internet and the World a Safer Place
New technology has paved the way for extraordinary advancements in vehicle safety, emissions reduction, and fuel economy. Today’s vehicles do more to keep drivers secure and connected than ever before. However, connected vehicles must be designed and manufactured with security in mind. Members of the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) released an overview of comprehensive Automotive Cybersecurity Best Practices developed as a proactive measure to further enhance vehicle cybersecurity throughout the industry. More … More → Continue reading Industry collaborates on automotive cybersecurity best practices
It’s the first of the big three US auto makers to grab the steering wheel on this whole find-vulnerabilities, steer-a-car-into-a-ditch endeavor. Continue reading Fiat Chrysler launches Detroit’s first bug bounty program for car hackers
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles wants to know about its bugs. Continue reading Bug bounties and automotive firewalls: Dealing with the car hacker threat
Automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is giving up to $1,500 to hackers who find bugs in its software. Continue reading Fiat Chrysler Launches Bug Bounty with $1.5K Payout Cap
The convergence of connectivity technology and the automotive industry is creating a more enjoyable driving experience. Features such as self-diagnostics, keyless entry and ignition is becoming commonplace. However, they can also introduce IT security issues. Last month we learned that the Mitsubishi Outlander can be easily broken into by attackers exploiting security weaknesses in the setup that allows the car to be remotely controlled via an app. Last week a researcher unveiled two vulnerabilities in … More → Continue reading Fiat Chrysler Automobiles launches bug bounty program