A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now
Millions of US vehicles are vulnerable to remote hacking and paralysis due to hidden anti-theft devices installed by dealers.
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The brief
A security flaw has been identified in hidden alarm and anti-theft systems installed by dealers in millions of vehicles across the United States. These devices leave cars open to remote hacking, which can result in vehicle paralysis or theft.
Coverage from WIRED, Yahoo Tech, The Tech Buzz, and UC San Diego Today emphasizes the scale of the risk, with UC San Diego Today reporting that 2 million cars with these specific systems are at higher risk. Yahoo Tech features an account of a vehicle being stolen via the hacking of one such device.
Reports advise that these systems be patched immediately to mitigate the vulnerability. Coverage does not yet specify the exact nature of the patch or the specific car models affected.
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Quick answers
How many cars are affected by this vulnerability?
The Tech Buzz reports millions of US cars are vulnerable, while UC San Diego Today specifies that 2 million cars with dealer-installed anti-theft systems are at higher risk.
What are the primary risks associated with these devices?
The devices leave vehicles vulnerable to remote hacking, potential theft, and paralysis.
What action is recommended for vehicle owners?
According to WIRED, the vulnerable devices should be patched now.
Coverage (6)
- 2 Million Cars with Anti-Theft Systems Installed by Dealers are at Higher Risk of Theft Newswise · 9h ago
- Anyone in Bluetooth Range Can Unlock Cars, Kill Engines Through Alarms Owners May Never Have Paid For The Drive · 9h ago
- Millions of US Cars Vulnerable to Remote Hacking via Hidden Alarms The Tech Buzz · 9h ago
- 2 Million Cars with Anti-Theft Systems Installed by Dealers are at Higher Risk of Theft UC San Diego Today · 9h ago
- I Stole a Car By Hacking This Hidden Device Yahoo Tech · 9h ago
- A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now WIRED · 9h ago broke it first
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