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FBI issues safety warning to auto makers on vehicle software security
The FBI this week sent out a warning to car makers and owners, alerting them to potential security holes in automotive software, all while still pushing Apple to create a method to break into securely encrypted iPhones.
In a public service announcement published this week, the FBI and national Highway Traffic Safety Administration alerted both car manufacturers and the general public that they should be aware of cyber security threats to vehicle software.
The warning is largely in response to exploits publicized by Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, who last year successfully hacked into a Jeep Cherokee from more than 10 miles away. Miller and Valasek were able to remotely disable the Jeep's accelerator while adjusting the air conditioning, radio and windshield wipers.
The whitepaper produced by Miller and Valasek was cited by the FBI in this week's warning, noting that almost 1.5 million vehicles were recalled as a result of the findings. As a result, the bureau has asked manufacturers of vehicles, components and aftermarket devices "to maintain awareness of potential issues and cybersecurity threats related to connected vehicle technologies in modern vehicles."
In a public service announcement published this week, the FBI and national Highway Traffic Safety Administration alerted both car manufacturers and the general public that they should be aware of cyber security threats to vehicle software.
The warning is largely in response to exploits publicized by Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, who last year successfully hacked into a Jeep Cherokee from more than 10 miles away. Miller and Valasek were able to remotely disable the Jeep's accelerator while adjusting the air conditioning, radio and windshield wipers.
The whitepaper produced by Miller and Valasek was cited by the FBI in this week's warning, noting that almost 1.5 million vehicles were recalled as a result of the findings. As a result, the bureau has asked manufacturers of vehicles, components and aftermarket devices "to maintain awareness of potential issues and cybersecurity threats related to connected vehicle technologies in modern vehicles."
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http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/03/18/fbi-issues-safety-warning-to-auto-makers-on-vehicle-software-security
