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Thieves can pull off keyless car theft in under a minute and here’s how to stop them

Thieves can pull off keyless car theft in under a minute and here’s how to stop them 2026-06-05 at 09:24 By Mirko Zorz A keyless car can be stolen in under a minute. Two people, a pair of cheap radio amplifiers, and a fob sitting on a hallway table inside the house. That is enough. […]

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Mazda Says Employee, Partner Information Stolen in Cyberattack

Mazda Says Employee, Partner Information Stolen in Cyberattack 2026-03-24 at 13:12 By Ionut Arghire The hackers stole internal IDs, names, email addresses, and business partner IDs from an internal management system. The post Mazda Says Employee, Partner Information Stolen in Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors 2026-03-03 at 13:58 By Ionut Arghire Using low-cost receivers deployed along roads, academic researchers tracked drivers and their movement patterns. The post Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Auto Parts Giant LKQ Confirms Oracle EBS Breach

Auto Parts Giant LKQ Confirms Oracle EBS Breach 2025-12-17 at 11:18 By Eduard Kovacs LKQ said the personal information of thousands of individuals was compromised as a result of the hacker attack. The post Auto Parts Giant LKQ Confirms Oracle EBS Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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Over $3 Million in Prizes Offered at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026

Over $3 Million in Prizes Offered at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 2025-10-17 at 15:59 By Ionut Arghire Set for January 2026 at Automotive World in Tokyo, the contest will have six categories, including Tesla, infotainment systems, EV chargers, and automotive OSes. The post Over $3 Million in Prizes Offered at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 appeared first on

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Remote CarPlay Hack Puts Drivers at Risk of Distraction and Surveillance

Remote CarPlay Hack Puts Drivers at Risk of Distraction and Surveillance 2025-09-11 at 13:27 By Eduard Kovacs Oligo Security has shared details on an Apple CarPlay attack that hackers may be able to launch without any interaction. The post Remote CarPlay Hack Puts Drivers at Risk of Distraction and Surveillance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Flaws in Major Automaker’s Dealership Systems Allowed Car Hacking, Personal Data Theft

Flaws in Major Automaker’s Dealership Systems Allowed Car Hacking, Personal Data Theft 2025-08-11 at 14:46 By Eduard Kovacs A researcher has demonstrated how a platform used by over 1,000 dealerships in the US could have been used to hack cars. The post Flaws in Major Automaker’s Dealership Systems Allowed Car Hacking, Personal Data Theft appeared

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Free Wi-Fi Leaves Buses Vulnerable to Remote Hacking

Free Wi-Fi Leaves Buses Vulnerable to Remote Hacking 2025-08-09 at 14:00 By Eduard Kovacs Researchers showed how flaws in a bus’ onboard and remote systems can be exploited by hackers for tracking, control and spying.  The post Free Wi-Fi Leaves Buses Vulnerable to Remote Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Millions of Cars Exposed to Remote Hacking via PerfektBlue Attack

Millions of Cars Exposed to Remote Hacking via PerfektBlue Attack 2025-07-10 at 14:06 By Eduard Kovacs PCA Cyber Security has discovered critical vulnerabilities in the BlueSDK Bluetooth stack that could have allowed remote code execution on car systems. The post Millions of Cars Exposed to Remote Hacking via PerfektBlue Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Thieves don’t need your car keys, just a wireless signal

Thieves don’t need your car keys, just a wireless signal 2025-06-19 at 08:01 By Sinisa Markovic A recent study by researchers at the University of Padova reveals that despite the rise in car thefts involving Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems, the auto industry has made little progress in strengthening security. Since RKE’s introduction in the

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Nissan Leaf Hacked for Remote Spying, Physical Takeover

Nissan Leaf Hacked for Remote Spying, Physical Takeover 2025-04-10 at 13:46 By Eduard Kovacs Researchers find vulnerabilities that can be exploited to remotely take control of a Nissan Leaf’s functions, including physical controls. The post Nissan Leaf Hacked for Remote Spying, Physical Takeover appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Connected cars drive into a cybersecurity crisis

Connected cars drive into a cybersecurity crisis 2025-04-04 at 08:18 By Help Net Security Technology has entered all areas of life, and our cars are no exception. They have become computers on wheels, equipped with sensors, software, and connectivity that provide safety and comfort. However, like all technological innovations, this one also brings risks, making

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Subaru Starlink Vulnerability Exposed Cars to Remote Hacking

Subaru Starlink Vulnerability Exposed Cars to Remote Hacking 2025-01-24 at 18:01 By Ionut Arghire A vulnerability in Subaru’s Starlink connected vehicle service exposed US, Canada, and Japan vehicle and customer accounts. The post Subaru Starlink Vulnerability Exposed Cars to Remote Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Millions of Kia Cars Were Vulnerable to Remote Hacking: Researchers

Millions of Kia Cars Were Vulnerable to Remote Hacking: Researchers 2024-09-27 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire Security researchers detail vulnerabilities in Kia owners’ portal that allowed them to control vehicles remotely. The post Millions of Kia Cars Were Vulnerable to Remote Hacking: Researchers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Disruptions at Many Car Dealerships Continue as CDK Hack Worsens

Disruptions at Many Car Dealerships Continue as CDK Hack Worsens 2024-06-21 at 12:46 By Eduard Kovacs Car dealership software provider CDK Global was in the process of restoring services impacted by a cyberattack when it discovered an additional hack. The post Disruptions at Many Car Dealerships Continue as CDK Hack Worsens appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Hackers Earn $1.3M for Tesla, EV Charger, Infotainment Exploits at Pwn2Own Automotive

Hackers Earn $1.3M for Tesla, EV Charger, Infotainment Exploits at Pwn2Own Automotive 2024-01-26 at 11:05 By Eduard Kovacs Participants have earned more than $1.3 million for hacking Teslas, EV chargers and infotainment systems at Pwn2Own Automotive. The post Hackers Earn $1.3M for Tesla, EV Charger, Infotainment Exploits at Pwn2Own Automotive appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Pwn2Own Automotive: Hackers Earn Over $700k for Tesla, EV Charger, Infotainment Exploits

Pwn2Own Automotive: Hackers Earn Over $700k for Tesla, EV Charger, Infotainment Exploits 2024-01-24 at 17:48 By Eduard Kovacs On the first day of Pwn2Own Automotive participants earned over $700,000 for hacking Tesla, EV chargers and infotainment systems. The post Pwn2Own Automotive: Hackers Earn Over $700k for Tesla, EV Charger, Infotainment Exploits appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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The reality of hacking threats in connected car systems

The reality of hacking threats in connected car systems 2024-01-22 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz With the integration of sophisticated technologies like over-the-air updates and increased data connectivity, cars are no longer just modes of transportation but also hubs of personal and operational data. This shift brings forth unique cybersecurity challenges, ranging from hacking and

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Car Cybersecurity Study Shows Drop in Critical Vulnerabilities Over Past Decade

Car Cybersecurity Study Shows Drop in Critical Vulnerabilities Over Past Decade 21/09/2023 at 15:31 By Eduard Kovacs An automotive cybersecurity study shows that critical-risk vulnerabilities have decreased in the past decade. The post Car Cybersecurity Study Shows Drop in Critical Vulnerabilities Over Past Decade appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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25 Major Car Brands Get Failing Marks From Mozilla for Security and Privacy 

25 Major Car Brands Get Failing Marks From Mozilla for Security and Privacy  06/09/2023 at 16:47 By Eduard Kovacs Mozilla has analyzed the privacy and security of 25 major car brands and found that they collect a lot of data and can share it or sell it to third parties.  The post 25 Major Car

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