Researchers hack Tesla Model S with remote attack

[myhightechsec]

This is going to be an increasing, ongoing problem with our new cyber-culture. With connectivity in everything from refrigerators to furnaces to cars (and to guns if some get their way) then we can expect that others will be able to control our tech at their will. Makes me want to move to Idaho and live off from 100 acres on the back side of no where.

Researchers hack Tesla Model S with remote attack | PCWorld

 

[Shadow8088]

There's no such thing as 100% secure... period... Stop making sensitive things accessible! CLOSED SYSTEMS PEOPLE!!

 

[david890]

This is going to be an increasing, ongoing problem with our new cyber-culture. With connectivity in everything from refrigerators to furnaces to cars (and to guns if some get their way) then we can expect that others will be able to control our tech at their will. Makes me want to move to Idaho and live off from 100 acres on the back side of no where.

WiFi in guns? Citations, please.

 

[KellyinAvon]

That 1965 F100 with a straight-6 and a 3-speed on the column is looking better all the time, ain't it?

 

[BogWalker]

WiFi in guns? Citations, please.

Yardarm's New Smart Gun Technology Allows Owners to Control the Trigger Safety with an App - ABC News

Not adopted, but it's an idea that exists and has had some work put into it.

 

[Jludo]

That 1965 F100 with a straight-6 and a 3-speed on the column is looking better all the time, ain't it?

I'd still rather have the Tesla. Everything is hackable yet us common folk never get hacked because no one cares enough to do it. Now if I were an Iranian nuclear scientist or a Russian dissident I wouldn't come close to a hackable car.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

WiFi in guns? Citations, please.

David, here is something you might enjoy on the debacle that smart guns are:

http://www.npr.org/2016/04/07/473416699/how-an-idea-to-develop-a-safer-smart-gun-backfired

 

[DoggyDaddy]

David, here is something you might enjoy on the debacle that smart guns are:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...esence-after-violence/?utm_term=.4c644b296c45

That's a link to the rioting in Charlotte...

 

[david890]

David, here is something you might enjoy on the debacle that smart guns are:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...esence-after-violence/?utm_term=.4c644b296c45

Just a general FYI to INGO: The Washington Post uses a paywall, so you generally can't read the articles.

 

[david890]

Yardarm's New Smart Gun Technology Allows Owners to Control the Trigger Safety with an App - ABC News

Not adopted, but it's an idea that exists and has had some work put into it.

I suspect the proven hacks of other WiFi devices will make this idea a dead issue. Too much liability for all involved. Frankly, I'm surprised auto makers haven't addressed the hacking issue yet; that flaw has been known for quite awhile.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Sorry. Kids, don't check voice mail and post: How An Idea To Develop A Safer, Smart Gun Backfired : NPR

Still catching up from yesterday's trial, and I have one out sick today . . . not an optimal day.

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

 

[Timjoebillybob]

I suspect the proven hacks of other WiFi devices will make this idea a dead issue. Too much liability for all involved. Frankly, I'm surprised auto makers haven't addressed the hacking issue yet; that flaw has been known for quite awhile.

You think that it will be a dead issue based on the fact that there have been proven hacks of current tech that still continues to be used? How is that?

 

[hoosierdoc]

How about onstar hacking?

 

[david890]

You think that it will be a dead issue based on the fact that there have been proven hacks of current tech that still continues to be used? How is that?

I'm assuming that the auto makers are aware of the hacks, but have chosen to ignore the risk, based on the number of units already out in the field and the cost of any potential fix.

Actually, I suspect the ONLY possible fix would be to remove all WiFi capability, and it may not be possible to retrofit existing vehicles. As such, it would be unwise for a gun maker to install WiFi, if they may required to remove it at a later date.

As for Kirk's link and Colt's attempt at a smart gun, that was 17 years ago. Tech has come a long way since then.

 

[david890]

How about onstar hacking?

No longer vulnerable, though it took GM 5 years for the fix.

https://www.wired.com/2015/09/gm-took-5-years-fix-full-takeover-hack-millions-onstar-cars/

 

[Joe G]

I'd still rather have the Tesla. Everything is hackable yet us common folk never get hacked because no one cares enough to do it. Now if I were a former Hitlery IT advisor or someone about to testify against her I wouldn't come close to a hackable car.

Fixed

 

[femurphy77]

They hacked a jeep recently also and drove it off the road with a computer iirc so it's not just the Tesla at risk.

https://www.wired.com/2016/08/jeep-hackers-return-high-speed-steering-acceleration-hacks/

 

[hoosierdoc]

No longer vulnerable, though it took GM 5 years for the fix.

https://www.wired.com/2015/09/gm-took-5-years-fix-full-takeover-hack-millions-onstar-cars/

Hahahahahaha.

this ship is unsinkable!