Here is another research paper outlining how the wireless security car manufacturers are suing to secure our vehicles is woefully inadequate. The vulnerability often comes from the technology being used, having been developed for another task altogether.
This time it is Honda – check to see if your car is on their list:
Rolling PWN attack – Kevin2600 and Wesley Li
As the report says similar flaws could impact other makes and models of cars!
The is hope as Honda is doing something about the lack of security:
Honda redesigning latest vehicles to address key fob vulnerabilities – The Record by Recorded Future
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
Further Reading
How to unlock a Tesla that does not belong to you! – Smart Thinking Solutions
Please Note:
I am on leave so the news this week is “in brief”. You can still contact me via the contact page and Octagon Technology.
