Hacked jeep vs a tag axle hitch
Recently some computer hackers showed that they could invade a jeep's computer and remotely operate things, in particular the brakes. The short wheelbase jeep has an anti sway control that operates t...
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AndyW wrote:
... This won't fix the underlying problem of critical vehicle systems being connected to a cellular communication package (a profoundly stupid idea on the part of automakers, IMO), but welcome to the future I guess.
It's going to take a few high profile incidents before manufacturers really address this problem, unfortunately. After all, the security researchers in question did this public demonstration for a journalist precisely because Chrysler wasn't listening to them when they said the system was insecure.
Of course the real solution is NOT connect the Info-Tainment system (with it's 3G/4G and wifi) to the ECU.
As you note, a dumb idea.
Of course Chrylser LLC "not listening" has a lot to do with today's announcement of fines, forced recalls, etc.
