Can Your Car Be Hacked?

JockVSJock · 04-01-2016, 12:03 PM

This is a new field of infosec and I haven't put much thought into this, other then I have bluetooth in my car and I use it everyday.

https://www.lewrockwell.com/2016/04/...an-car-hacked/

Here is some basic security from the article:

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First and foremost, watch for recalls that strengthen your car’s cyber security. Check your VIN at safercar.gov on a regular basis, and watch your manufacturer’s website for information. Sign up for information on the automaker’s website if it discovers a hacking incident. Ironically, some of these updates can be done remotely.

frankbell · 04-01-2016, 09:03 PM

My little truck can't be hacked because it's 13 years old and came before all this new-fangled connectivity stuff hit the automobile industry.

I dread the day when I must look for a new vehicle, not because I care about connectivity one way or the other, but because the consumer products industry does security so very badly.

rokytnji · 04-01-2016, 09:23 PM

Nope.

sgosnell · 04-02-2016, 09:50 AM

Mine probably can. It's running Windows, or a dumbed-down version of it. My next car will run Linux, or a variation of it. Ford has seen the light, I think.

DavidMcCann · 04-02-2016, 10:49 AM

Everything seems to be networked these days: cars, TVs... The latest idea from the government in the UK is for gas and electricity meters to phone the supplier daily to tell them your usage. Presumably they can then send a compliance officer round to investigate if you use too much. Not in my flat, they won't.

rokytnji · 04-02-2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidMcCann

Everything seems to be networked these days: cars, TVs... The latest idea from the government in the UK is for gas and electricity meters to phone the supplier daily to tell them your usage. Presumably they can then send a compliance officer round to investigate if you use too much. Not in my flat, they won't.

Makes it difficult to run the weed greenhouse I take it? I really need to construct me a small green house next. For fresh veggies and herbs >

After building my new shop. The meter you describe was installed by my local electric company.
They won't send a compliance officer though.

They will just be happy to bill me for as much as Texas can get away with. I live in a area where there is no one electrical utility provider. I can pick and choose from many electrical providers. From wind power providers or others.

Back on topic: My Cushman Truckster and motorcycles are safe from these new fangled controllers also.

I think my next new car type of ride will be a Elio. As soon as I dig up a couple more thousand of dinero. Time to sell another motorcycle, I guess.
I bet they are not hijack-able either.