32
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to c/databreaches@lemmy.zip

A group of security researchers discovered critical flaws in Kia's dealer portal that could let hackers locate and steal millions of Kia cars made after 2013 using just the targeted vehicle's license plate.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Well, the concerning thing for me is less the hack as much as this connected system having these capabilities in the first place. A dealer should not be able to open and start my car without my keys (or a copy of them), a physical lock pick or a pry bar...

[-] SoupBrick@yiffit.net 2 points 1 month ago

I love the innovations that are being created in this late stage capitalism hellscape.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/03/ford-files-patent-for-system-that-could-remotely-repossess-a-car/

this post was submitted on 27 Sep 2024
32 points (100.0% liked)

Data Breaches

1029 readers
11 users here now

Information about data breaches, data leaks, ransomware attacks, and other related stories.


Companion communities

Icon attribution

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS