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Sporkman
May 14th, 2010, 03:13 AM
Researchers Hijack a Car's Brakes and Engines

Though the attack now requires physical access to the car, the researchers warn about the dangers of future network-connected cars.

By Erica Naone

Never mind faulty electronic accelerators--researchers have now shown how to hijack a car's electronic system, overriding the driver's control over both its brakes and engine...

http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/editors/25181/

Brent0
May 14th, 2010, 03:19 AM
This is a conspiracy theorists' dream. I have a Chevy Equinox and I know OnStar can control the car remotely when it is stolen. :)

snkiz
May 14th, 2010, 04:20 AM
And this is why MS sync scares the crap out of me. could you imagine a BSOD on the freeway

3rdalbum
May 14th, 2010, 05:23 AM
They weren't researching cars... they just didn't like the guy.

McRat
May 14th, 2010, 05:48 AM
"I wasn't speeding, it was a VIRUS!!!"

Oh wait. Toyota already tried that, and nobody bought it.