Unpatched Vulnerabilities Allow Hacking of Mazda Cars: ZDI

November 8, 2024 at 08:49AM ZDI reveals vulnerabilities in the infotainment systems of several Mazda car models, potentially allowing unauthorized code execution, which poses security risks for vehicle owners. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Vulnerability Disclosure**: ZDI (Zero Day Initiative) has reported vulnerabilities found in the infotainment systems of several Mazda car models. 2. **Potential Risk**: The … Read more

Kia dealer portal flaw could let attackers hack millions of cars

September 26, 2024 at 03:55PM Security researchers found critical flaws in Kia’s dealer portal, allowing hackers to locate and steal millions of Kia cars made after 2013 by using the vehicle’s license plate. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that security researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in Kia’s dealer portal that could … Read more

Flipper Zero WiFi attack can unlock and steal Tesla cars

March 7, 2024 at 12:11PM Researchers demonstrated a phishing attack on Tesla accounts using a Flipper Zero device. By creating a fake Tesla Guest WiFi network, attackers trick users to input their credentials on a spoofed login page. Once accessed, attackers can add a new Phone Key to unlock and drive away with the vehicle. … Read more

Canada to ban the Flipper Zero to stop surge in car thefts

February 9, 2024 at 02:30PM The Canadian government is banning the Flipper Zero and similar devices due to concerns about their potential use in stealing cars. The portable pen-testing tool has been demonstrated to conduct replay attacks, leading to worries about increasing car theft. Despite the manufacturer’s assurance that it can’t target cars produced after … Read more