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Michael Mozina · 16th March 2011, 11:11 AM

http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/on...d-to-hack.html

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Another weak point identified was the stereo system, often integrated into other electronic systems such as climate control and GPS. The researchers were able to show that software embedded in an MP3 file could install itself into the car's firmware, enabling similar exploits to those above. If the car had a self-parking system, it could in theory be driven away by the hacker.

Oh joy. Evidently you don't need a slimJim and and screwdriver to steal a car anymore, just a flashdrive.

casebro · 16th March 2011, 03:18 PM

Who needs a flash drive?

What with all the cameras they are putting on cars today, they can probably be stolen from a remote lap top, via web and wi-fi.

Gr8wight · 16th March 2011, 03:21 PM

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...in theory...in theory...in theory...

There's an awful lot of "in theory" going on in that article. When they actually demonstrate an ability to remotely take over my car and drive it away I'll be concerned.

jayh · 16th March 2011, 07:01 PM

My cars are truly mechanical. No computer, no bluetooth, just raw machinery.

Michael Mozina · 18th March 2011, 11:35 AM

It does seem like plot material for the next killer-thriller. Someone kidnaps the victim by hacking/hijacking their car.

Wait till they all go wireless.

Vermonter · 18th March 2011, 01:20 PM

This is a standard thing in the RPG Shadowrun. All cars are nodes on a network, and can be hacked and driven away by unscrupulous hackers.

16th March 2011, 11:11 AM	#1
Michael Mozina Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 9,362	Evidently my car needs an antivirus program. http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/on...d-to-hack.html Quote: Another weak point identified was the stereo system, often integrated into other electronic systems such as climate control and GPS. The researchers were able to show that software embedded in an MP3 file could install itself into the car's firmware, enabling similar exploits to those above. If the car had a self-parking system, it could in theory be driven away by the hacker. Oh joy. Evidently you don't need a slimJim and and screwdriver to steal a car anymore, just a flashdrive.
Michael Mozina Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 9,362

16th March 2011, 03:18 PM	#2
casebro Philosopher Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,887	Who needs a flash drive? What with all the cameras they are putting on cars today, they can probably be stolen from a remote lap top, via web and wi-fi.
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16th March 2011, 03:21 PM	#3
Gr8wight red-shirted crewman Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,645	Quote: ...in theory...in theory...in theory... There's an awful lot of "in theory" going on in that article. When they actually demonstrate an ability to remotely take over my car and drive it away I'll be concerned.
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18th March 2011, 11:35 AM	#5
Michael Mozina Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 9,362	It does seem like plot material for the next killer-thriller. Someone kidnaps the victim by hacking/hijacking their car. Wait till they all go wireless.
Michael Mozina Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 9,362

16th March 2011, 07:01 PM	#4
jayh Muse Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ USA Posts: 525	My cars are truly mechanical. No computer, no bluetooth, just raw machinery.

18th March 2011, 01:20 PM	#6
Vermonter Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 442	This is a standard thing in the RPG Shadowrun. All cars are nodes on a network, and can be hacked and driven away by unscrupulous hackers.