Summary: The UK phone and telecoms giant's new "ethical hacking" service aims to fix security vulnerabilities in cars long before they roll off the production line.
By Zack Whittaker for Zero Day | April 20, 2015
http://zdnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2015/04/20/d565835d-5d59-4da3-b015-50206f1f5325/resize/770x578/41fdab5b9485e2ac82244fd11702b25e/dsc1841-1.jpg (Image: CNET/CBS Interactive) Hackers are working on new ways to drive you round the bend -- literally.
The British phone giant launched Monday its new ethical hacking service, which aims to prevent hackers and malicious actors from attacking cars while they're on the road.
More cars now than ever come with 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connectivity for navigation, radio, and other on-board features. But BT says those connections can be used against the driver -- even others on the road. That includes gaining access to essential features of the car, to grabbing information on drivers' habits for commercial purposes, and even remotely hijacking a vehicle, the company warned.
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