News: BMW fixes security flaw that left locks open to hackers

02-03-2015, 01:32 PM	#1
wilbur_the_goose Major 353 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2018 330ix Gran Turismo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Philly iTrader: (0)	News: BMW fixes security flaw that left locks open to hackers The flaw affected models fitted with BMW's ConnectedDrive software, which uses an on-board Sim card. The software operated door locks, air conditioning and traffic updates but no driving firmware such as brakes or steering, BMW said. No cars have actually been hacked, but the flaw was identified by German motorist association ADAC. ADAC's researchers found the cars would try to communicate via a spoofed phone network, leaving potential hackers able to control anything activated by the Sim. More at: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31093065
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