April 03, 2019

Researchers trick Tesla’s Autopilot into driving into oncoming traffic

They placed unobtrusive stickers that drivers wouldn't see but would fool autopilot into thinking the lane was veering off to the left.

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May 25, 2018

Does your BMW need a security patch?

Researchers have found 14 security vulnerabilities affecting BMW i Series, X Series, 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series.

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May 02, 2018

Volkswagen and Audi car infotainment systems hacked remotely

Researchers found a way into both cars through the Wi-Fi interface.

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August 09, 2017

Carmakers warned to focus on security of connected vehicles

First principles for carmakers proposed by the UK government range from supply chains to aftercare

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May 10, 2017

How to hack a Jeep Cherokee – but don’t try this at home, kids

Carmakers are going to have to get much better at securing their vehicles now that the researchers who demonstrated how to hack a Cherokee Jeep added their notes to the tools already online

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September 26, 2016

We’re the government, and we’re here to help! [Chet Chat Podcast 252]

Here's the latest Chet Chat podcast...enjoy!

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September 21, 2016

Hackers take over Tesla Model S while car is moving

First the Jeep Cherokee, now researchers have hacked into the Tesla Model S's in-car web browser to control the car remotely.

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August 08, 2016

Tesla Model S’s autopilot can be blinded with off-the-shelf hardware

Researchers said that radar attacks could cause high-speed collisions, but Tesla says the attacks can't be reproduced outside of the lab.

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July 14, 2016

Fiat Chrysler launches Detroit’s first bug bounty program for car hackers

It's the first of the big three US auto makers to grab the steering wheel on this whole find-vulnerabilities, steer-a-car-into-a-ditch endeavor.

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