Is it possible to remotely seize control of a modern car? Bashny.Net

The current kinoblokbasterov abound scenes with remote control vehicles. But is it possible to remotely seize control of the vehicle and interfere with its on-Board electronics to cause an accident?
Spanish it professionals Alberto Garcia Ilera and Javier Vazquez View argue that it is possible. At the upcoming Black Hat conference, which from July 27 to August 1 will be held in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA), they want to provide an inexpensive device that allows you to intervene in the operation of the electronic control unit of the vehicle.





Scientists have announced that it has developed a 25-dollar device which can be used to circumvent the encryption of the automotive control unit and to modify the memory of the onboard system. Theoretically it is possible to change the mode of the brake system or engine operation.
How exactly the device works, not reported. Experts believe that it introduces on-Board control unit is in unprotected mode test, then it is possible to change some settings.

Recall that recently killed American journalist Michael Hastings in a strange car accident, after which they began to Express the assumption that in the electronics of his "Mercedes" something intervened from the outside.



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