The article details a significant vulnerability found in Subaru's Starlink connected services system, which permitted unauthorized access to continue for an extended period. Discovered by penetration testers, this flaw enabled hackers to obtain location data for Subaru vehicles stored for up to a year. With potential access to administrative functions, the breach raised alarms about the safety of modern vehicles that rely heavily on connectivity, highlighting essential weaknesses in Subaru's cybersecurity practices and the risks involved in connected auto technology.
By exploiting a vulnerability in Subaru's Starlink system, hackers were able to access sensitive location data and control features of vehicles, raising serious security concerns.
The flaw found by Curry and Shah highlighted not only a serious lapse in Subaru's cybersecurity measures, but also the potential for abuse of the connected car's features.
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