BBC News: Hack attacks mounted on car control systems

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 18, 2010

[ Thanks to Bernard Swiss
for this link. ]

“The computer systems used to control modern cars are
very vulnerable to attack, say experts.

“An investigation by security researchers found the systems to
be “fragile” and easily subverted.

“The researchers showed how to kill a car engine remotely, turn
off the brakes so the car would not stop and make instruments give
false readings.

“Despite their success, the team said it would be hard for
malicious attackers to reproduce their work. “

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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