Nissan Leaf Cars Can Be Hacked Through A Web Link

Troy Hunt, a security researcher uncovered a vulnerability in the NissanConnect app, which can allow attackers to connect to a car if they know their car's ID number. After that, they can hijack the car's air conditioning and heating systems. The fault lies in the complete lack of authentication for the application that enhances the car's dashboard with Internet-connected features.

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  • zhunt99
    They can attack the climate control systems? Talk about turning up the heat!
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  • rantoc
    Well this proves that IoT in everything is stupid, everyone with any IT knowledge already knew that but to the public ... perhaps next time it will be way more sinister
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  • dstarr3
    They can attack the climate control systems? Talk about turning up the heat!

    You could do this to someone, except remotely:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ftrk9cjJgw
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  • chicofehr
    Security wont be taken seriously till someone dies as a result of a car hack unfortunately.
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  • Mac266
    Car gets hacked.

    Makes backside Hot.
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  • skit75
    17559781 said:
    Security wont be taken seriously till someone dies as a result of a car hack unfortunately.

    Even then, a settlement with a gag order typically keeps that under wraps.

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  • targetdrone
    This is why the Galactic a had manual water faucets and to lites AND why Adama would not allow the school teacher to have a networked computer on board!!!!

    Doesn't anyone watch Sci Fi any more?
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  • DeadlyDays
    Security wont be taken seriously till someone "important" dies as a result of a car hack unfortunately.

    Fixed
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  • hoofhearted
    Damn cylons in our midst!

    This is why the Galactic a had manual water faucets and to lites AND why Adama would not allow the school teacher to have a networked computer on board!!!!

    Doesn't anyone watch Sci Fi any more?
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  • leeb2013
    he proved you could hack the aircon system, yet Nissan gave him the cold shoulder!
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