Tag Archives: Car

Skoda: Vulnerability in MIB3 infotainment allows malware injection via BlueTooth

Posted on 2024-12-16 by guenni

[German]Security researchers have taken a closer look at the infotainment system in Skoda vehicles (belongs to Volkswagen car manufacturer group). They discovered several vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely trigger certain functions on the vehicle and track the location … Continue reading →

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Keyless systems in cars in 2024 still easy to hack

Posted on 2024-09-22 by guenni

[German]Modern cars are universally protected against theft by so-called keyless systems. Insiders have known for years that the systems are easy for criminals to hack. Now German automobile club (ADAC) has taken another close look at the anti-theft protection of … Continue reading →

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BMW kicks subscription for heated seats

Posted on 2023-09-24 by guenni

[German]U-turn at BMW, when it comes to seat heating as a subscription. Announced as recently as 2020, this option is to disappear in the future. Instead, the car manufacturer wants to focus on other software services. This was announced by … Continue reading →

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Vulnerabilities in connected cars allow remote access at Honda, Nissan, Infiniti, Acura, etc.

Posted on 2022-12-09 by guenni

[German]Modern vehicles are equipped with a lot of electronics and software so that they can access various functions as conveniently as possible. However, security researchers have identified serious weaknesses in vehicles from Honda, Nissan, Infiniti and Acura. In the U.S., … Continue reading →

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Fail: Toyota enables remote start of its connected cars only with monthly subscription

Posted on 2021-12-17 by guenni

[German]A brief information from the world of networked cars, which is constantly being praised by manufactures. The car manufacturers are seeing the whole thing as an goldmine. Japanese manufacturer Toyota (Slogan: Nothing is impossible) is forging ahead. After some time, … Continue reading →

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Software: Our grave as future car owners?

Posted on 2021-06-20 by guenni

[German]Do you have a car? At some point, you will probably have to replace it. What used to be an expensive but often joyful act could mutate into a nightmare in the future. The Beetle shown here is not affected … Continue reading →

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London Cabs with Windows Blue Screen on the go …

Posted on 2020-03-03 by guenni

[German]Nice surprise for people living in London (GB). There are taxis driving around with advertisements on the roof. The display boards are controlled by Windows – and there are nice Blue Screens of Dead, with which the taxis advertise the … Continue reading →

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