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Democracyinkind

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1. Very interesting read.

Reply to cali (Original post)

Thu Jun 27, 2013, 05:46 AM

Jun 2013

The article links to another article that discusses the limits of the "hacking reasearcher's" findings:

http://jalopnik.com/aols-story-about-terrorist-carhacking-is-fearmongerin-514344885

I'm not sure how consistent the info is when compared with the DARPA-researcher video posted multiple times on DU, but I think they make some valid points (especially that the control over steering and brakes was only achieved by physical access to the car as soon as its velocity tops 5mph.)

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Why It's Unlikely Someone Killed Michael Hastings By Hacking His Car [View all] cali Jun 2013 OP

Very interesting read. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #1

Just glad to see some are actually looking in to the possibilities. nt Live and Learn Jun 2013 #2

"Unlikely" implies that it is possible. The coining of a name for car hacking suggests that it KurtNYC Jun 2013 #3

Interesting Sherman A1 Jun 2013 #4

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