Drivers urged to update Jeep software after hackers force car off the road

[frogboy]

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http://www.news.com.au/technology/drivers-urged-to-update-jeep-software-after-hackers-force-car-off-the-road/story-e6frfrnr-1227451777474

SECURITY and motoring experts have warned drivers of the Jeep Cherokee to install a software update after hackers used a flaw in a car’s infotainment system to force it off the road.

Wired has published a story by Andy Greenberg which details how white-hat hackers were able to demonstrate and expose a flaw in a car’s infotainment system to take control of the vehicle while it was driving on the highway at 100km/h.

Full article here. http://www.news.com.au/technology/d...car-off-the-road/story-e6frfrnr-1227451777474

 

[WinXPert]

What took them so long. KITT can do that to other cars in the 80s.

 

[OokamiCreed]

Too many people want more to do with whatever they have instead of wanting it to be secure and reliable. I used to love Chrysler (parent company of Jeep, Dodge, etc) until they sold out. They were doing fine when they owned themselves. Now mass recalls, etc and problems like this. Good job Chrysler. Your being like GM.

Note: No offense to fans of the brands mentioned. I'm just stating facts. You should value your life and your families life over some vehicle that you like. Most companies start sucking real bad after they sell out.

 

[LabZero]

Then we'll put the antivirus on the car too; LOL

 

[frogboy]

Need a mobile antivirus i think.

 

[WinXPert]

Need a mobile antivirus i think.

Literally

 

[Sloth]

This is why you shouldn't never buy auto transmission. Manual Transmission FTW!!

 

[Viking]

They should change their advertising catch phrase from "I bought a Jeep" to "I Hacked a Jeep"!