• Jeeps USB security update criticised

    • 7 September 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Fiat Chrysler has started distributing a software patch for millions of vehicles, via a USB stick sent in the post In July, two hackers revealed they had been able to take control of a Jeep Cherokee via its internet-connected entertainment system The car firm has been criticised by security experts who say [...]
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  • Security experts hack Tesla car

    • 7 August 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Tesla has issued a software update for its model S car after two researchers found a way to take control of the vehicle via its onboard systems This follows on from the news last week, when Fiat Chrysler issued a recall for more than 14 million vehicles after hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek showed how to [...]
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  • Jeep owners urged to update cars

    • 22 July 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Security boffins are urging owners of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) cars to update their on-board software after hackers were able to take control of a Jeep and disable the engine and brakes before crashing it into a ditch A flaw in FCA’s security for its Uconnect internet-enabled software allows hackers to [...]
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