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SKS System Hack in the Wild...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by MagicSpark, Apr 6, 2015.

  1. MagicSpark

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    Nick Bilton, columnist for the NY Times had his Prius keyless lock system hacked by "2 kids" this morning, who used a device to just open the car as if they had a key… Here's the twitter thread:


    Very unsettling. Any thoughts?
     
    #1 MagicSpark, Apr 6, 2015
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    move to a nicer area? with nicer kids?
     
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    Okay. Apparently, I'm not allowed to post links yet. The thread is on twitter. You can add /nickbilton/status/585121108376084481 after twitter in the URL to see it, if you'd like.Bilton says his research is turning up these devices, available cheaply and easily online… :(
     
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    yep, all modern cars are at their mercy. there go the insurance rates!

    and not only that, they even have laptops where they can pull up behind you while you're driving, and take over control of your car.
     
    #4 bisco, Apr 6, 2015
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