A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis

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A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis

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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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Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars.

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/63852674

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