Thursday July 28, 2011
Phone Hacking:
Car Locks Vulnerable to Hacking
Security researchers have found a way to hack into car security systems using a laptop.
Eventually thieves could walk the streets with a smartphone that opens car doors remotely.
From Network World:
The iSec researchers believe that they are uncovering symptoms of a much more widespread problem. In recent years, mobile networking has been built into an astonishing range of devices -- everything from picture frames to cars to smart meters -- giving them a cheap and easy way to communicate. According to Bailey, however, security has often been an afterthought, and many of these products can be hacked and misused.
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