WiFi Entry Into VW's

[bradly1101]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/08/11/car_lock_hack/

The hack can be used by thieves to wirelessly unlock as many as 100 million VW cars, each at the press of a button. Almost every vehicle the Volkswagen group has sold for the past 20 years – including cars badged under the Audi and Skoda brands – is potentially vulnerable, say the researchers. The problem stems from VW’s reliance on a “few, global master keys.”

More trouble for a global giant.

 

[Puffnstuff]

Not just them but everyone who uses a similar code scheme. Look at how many manufacturers offer smart phone tie in to their cars and consider the mess that awaits them. In the end a cell phone is a radio and the transmission can be intercepted. Relaxed security in the name of convenience will catch up with us sooner or later.

 

[Kaido]

Not just them but everyone who uses a similar code scheme. Look at how many manufacturers offer smart phone tie in to their cars and consider the mess that awaits them. In the end a cell phone is a radio and the transmission can be intercepted. Relaxed security in the name of convenience will catch up with us sooner or later.

My Jeep's Uconnect system (iOS app) doesn't even require 2FA. FCA has been hacked through 3G before...