Two security researchers found serious vulnerabilities in a Subaru web portal that enabled car control hijacking and location tracking. Although Subaru has patched these issues, the researchers warn that such fixes only address surface problems amid broader connected technology security concerns. The flaws not only compromised individual vehicles but also posed risks across several automakers like Acura, Honda, and Toyota. The researchers highlighted potential privacy breaches, emphasizing that sensitive personal information could be weaponized in various harmful scenarios if employee access is not managed properly.
A year ago, two security researchers discovered vulnerabilities in a Subaru web portal that allowed them to hijack car controls and track driver location data.
Finding and fixing security flaws in cars with connected technology only puts a bandage on a more pervasive security issue.
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