Security · 5h ago
Millions of Cars Vulnerable to Hacking via Hidden Dealer-Installed Alarms
Researchers found that aftermarket alarms installed by dealerships in millions of vehicles can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars. The devices remain active even if buyers declined the alarm system. A patch is available but many cars remain unpatched.
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The real story is the systemic security debt created by dealerships installing IoT devices without customer consent or ongoing security support.
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A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now →
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