5 Things You Need to Know About Car Hacking
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03-27-2016, 08:10 AM
5 Things You Need to Know About Car Hacking
5 Things You Need to Know About Car Hacking
Posted by Grant Lockner in Carsforsale.com News, Tech Tip Tuesday
Cars have never been more connected. Most new cars contain wireless technology for both entertainment and convenience. Unfortunately, these car tech systems can be wirelessly sabotaged by hackers. In today’s Tech Tip Tuesday, we’re providing you with the latest information available on this trending issue in the automotive industry known as Car Hacking.
1. Hackers Can Gain Complete Control
Car hackers are potentially capable of controlling the majority of your vehicles vital functions. Engine, steering, transmission, brakes, horn, air conditioning, dashboard display, volume, and wipers can be affected remotely in certain vehicles.
2. An estimated 471,000 Vehicles Are Currently Vulnerable
According to Wired.com, 471,000 automobiles on the road are vulnerable to wireless hacking. This estimate continues to rise as hackers learn to infiltrate new systems. Fiat Chrysler fell in the spotlight early on with a viral video of a Jeep Cherokee being hacked, but weaknesses are being found in many carmakers systems. BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, Ford, Audi, Porsche, Tesla, and Fiat Chrysler have all had hacker vulnerability.
READ: Fiat Chrysler Receives Historic $105M Fine from the NHTSA
3. Congress Is Getting Involved
With lives in danger, the government is paying attention to this issue. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey plan on introducing legislation that would require new vehicles to meet certain standards of protection from digital attacks. This legislation calls upon the NHTSA and FTC to create these standards.
4. Automakers Are Working To Improve Systems
Many automakers are working to create patches and updates to protect vehicles from wireless attacks. For example, Tesla has patched their Model S and FCA has released a patch for Dodge, Ram, Viper, Jeep, and Chrysler vehicles.
5. There’s No Need To Panic, Yet
At this time, the chances of your vehicles being commandeered wirelessly by a hacker are extremely small. It will take a lot more than just a teenager with a laptop to hack your car, as the process is quite complex. With automakers working hard to patch these potential issues, simply pay attention to any communications from the maker of your vehicle, as they may contain instructions to update your system’s security.
Posted by Grant Lockner in Carsforsale.com News, Tech Tip Tuesday
Cars have never been more connected. Most new cars contain wireless technology for both entertainment and convenience. Unfortunately, these car tech systems can be wirelessly sabotaged by hackers. In today’s Tech Tip Tuesday, we’re providing you with the latest information available on this trending issue in the automotive industry known as Car Hacking.
1. Hackers Can Gain Complete Control
Car hackers are potentially capable of controlling the majority of your vehicles vital functions. Engine, steering, transmission, brakes, horn, air conditioning, dashboard display, volume, and wipers can be affected remotely in certain vehicles.
2. An estimated 471,000 Vehicles Are Currently Vulnerable
According to Wired.com, 471,000 automobiles on the road are vulnerable to wireless hacking. This estimate continues to rise as hackers learn to infiltrate new systems. Fiat Chrysler fell in the spotlight early on with a viral video of a Jeep Cherokee being hacked, but weaknesses are being found in many carmakers systems. BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, Ford, Audi, Porsche, Tesla, and Fiat Chrysler have all had hacker vulnerability.
READ: Fiat Chrysler Receives Historic $105M Fine from the NHTSA
3. Congress Is Getting Involved
With lives in danger, the government is paying attention to this issue. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey plan on introducing legislation that would require new vehicles to meet certain standards of protection from digital attacks. This legislation calls upon the NHTSA and FTC to create these standards.
4. Automakers Are Working To Improve Systems
Many automakers are working to create patches and updates to protect vehicles from wireless attacks. For example, Tesla has patched their Model S and FCA has released a patch for Dodge, Ram, Viper, Jeep, and Chrysler vehicles.
5. There’s No Need To Panic, Yet
At this time, the chances of your vehicles being commandeered wirelessly by a hacker are extremely small. It will take a lot more than just a teenager with a laptop to hack your car, as the process is quite complex. With automakers working hard to patch these potential issues, simply pay attention to any communications from the maker of your vehicle, as they may contain instructions to update your system’s security.
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03-27-2016, 10:22 AM
>Surprise Bonus 4 clicking this thread. A difference kind of hack (lol)
19 Insanely Cool Car Hacks You Should Try Out
February 28, 2016 by EMILY CO
136.8K Shares
Your trusty car has taken you on a lot of journeys, so check out these smart hacks that will make your car owner experience even better.
1. Use toothpaste to shine your headlights
Photo: Sarah Lipoff
This surprising household staple is very effective in shining headlights. Simply
buff the headlight with toothpaste smeared on a soft cloth, and it'll look brand new in minutes!
2. Cool a car down instantly without turning on the A/C
Your car can feel like an oven on a hot day, particularly if you don't park in shaded areas. There's a trick to cooling it down quickly. Roll down one window, and open and close the door on the other side five to six times. The hot air escapes through the door you're opening and closing, while the cool air enters through the window on the other side. What's great about this trick is that you're not wasting any gas by blasting the A/C.
3. Use a rubber band to hold your phone up
Source: Reddit user juririm via Imgur
Thread a rubber band through your A/C vent for a makeshift phone holder.
4. Put your car key fob on your chin to increase range
If you can't find your car, place the car key fob on your chin to increase the range of the car-retrieval signal. The fluids in your head turn it into an adequate conductor.
5. Paint your windshield cracks with nail polish
To slow the cracking of your windshield while you're taking it to the repair shop, paint over the crack with clear nail polish on both sides of the glass.
6. Look at the gas gauge to figure out which side to fill your gas
Source: Shutterstock
If you're driving a new car or a rental, there is usually an arrow on the gas gauge that will point to the side of the car the gas tank is on.
7. Take a photo of where you parked
You know you need to do this. Instead of trying to remember your parking spot, make it easier on yourself by taking a photo of where you parked your car with your cell phone.
8. Hang a shoe organizer on the back of a seat.
Source: Martha Stewart
Store your stuff in a shoe organizer — great for road trips.
9. Remove dents with a plunger
Use a plunger to suck out dents. It's best for medium-sized dents, according to Lifehacker.
10. Buff your car with conditioner
Wax your car with hair conditioner to give it an extra shine and prevent water streaks from forming.
11. Clean the interior with a coffee filter
Photo: Sarah Lipoff
Dab the coffee filter with a little bit of olive oil to clean your car with. If you don't want to use the oils, feel free to go without it or use another cleaning solution instead. The filters are much better as cleaners than dryer sheets, which are often recommended as well. That's because dryer sheets can contain a lot of chemicals.
12. Keep food hot with a seat warmer
Taking home some pizza? Place it on a seat with the seat warmer on, so it won't cool off on your way home.
13. Use the tennis ball trick to avoid banging your car against the garage wall
Source: I Dream of Clean
Hang a tennis ball from the ceiling so you'll know exactly when to stop backing up.
14. Melt the ice on your car with a vinegar-water mixture
Spray your car with a 2/3 vinegar and 1/3 water mixture to melt ice instead of scraping it off.
15. De-ice a frozen lock
Add hand sanitizer to your key when trying to get at a frozen car lock. The alcohol on the key will melt the ice.
16. Use a cereal container as a trash can
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Convert a cereal container into a useful trash can for your car.
17. Unlock a car door with shoelaces
If you locked yourself out of your car, this YouTube video shows how you can get in with the help of a shoelace.
18. Open a key ring with a staple remover
Source:
You won't hurt your fingers if you use a staple remover to help you add in more keys to your car key ring.
19. Store your quarters in a pill bottle
Photo: Emily Co
Upcycle an old pill bottle into a container to
store your quarters in.
February 28, 2016 by EMILY CO
136.8K Shares
Your trusty car has taken you on a lot of journeys, so check out these smart hacks that will make your car owner experience even better.
1. Use toothpaste to shine your headlights
Photo: Sarah Lipoff
This surprising household staple is very effective in shining headlights. Simply
buff the headlight with toothpaste smeared on a soft cloth, and it'll look brand new in minutes!
2. Cool a car down instantly without turning on the A/C
Your car can feel like an oven on a hot day, particularly if you don't park in shaded areas. There's a trick to cooling it down quickly. Roll down one window, and open and close the door on the other side five to six times. The hot air escapes through the door you're opening and closing, while the cool air enters through the window on the other side. What's great about this trick is that you're not wasting any gas by blasting the A/C.
3. Use a rubber band to hold your phone up
Source: Reddit user juririm via Imgur
Thread a rubber band through your A/C vent for a makeshift phone holder.
4. Put your car key fob on your chin to increase range
If you can't find your car, place the car key fob on your chin to increase the range of the car-retrieval signal. The fluids in your head turn it into an adequate conductor.
5. Paint your windshield cracks with nail polish
To slow the cracking of your windshield while you're taking it to the repair shop, paint over the crack with clear nail polish on both sides of the glass.
6. Look at the gas gauge to figure out which side to fill your gas
Source: Shutterstock
If you're driving a new car or a rental, there is usually an arrow on the gas gauge that will point to the side of the car the gas tank is on.
7. Take a photo of where you parked
You know you need to do this. Instead of trying to remember your parking spot, make it easier on yourself by taking a photo of where you parked your car with your cell phone.
8. Hang a shoe organizer on the back of a seat.
Source: Martha Stewart
Store your stuff in a shoe organizer — great for road trips.
9. Remove dents with a plunger
Use a plunger to suck out dents. It's best for medium-sized dents, according to Lifehacker.
10. Buff your car with conditioner
Wax your car with hair conditioner to give it an extra shine and prevent water streaks from forming.
11. Clean the interior with a coffee filter
Photo: Sarah Lipoff
Dab the coffee filter with a little bit of olive oil to clean your car with. If you don't want to use the oils, feel free to go without it or use another cleaning solution instead. The filters are much better as cleaners than dryer sheets, which are often recommended as well. That's because dryer sheets can contain a lot of chemicals.
12. Keep food hot with a seat warmer
Taking home some pizza? Place it on a seat with the seat warmer on, so it won't cool off on your way home.
13. Use the tennis ball trick to avoid banging your car against the garage wall
Source: I Dream of Clean
Hang a tennis ball from the ceiling so you'll know exactly when to stop backing up.
14. Melt the ice on your car with a vinegar-water mixture
Spray your car with a 2/3 vinegar and 1/3 water mixture to melt ice instead of scraping it off.
15. De-ice a frozen lock
Add hand sanitizer to your key when trying to get at a frozen car lock. The alcohol on the key will melt the ice.
16. Use a cereal container as a trash can
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Convert a cereal container into a useful trash can for your car.
17. Unlock a car door with shoelaces
If you locked yourself out of your car, this YouTube video shows how you can get in with the help of a shoelace.
18. Open a key ring with a staple remover
Source:
You won't hurt your fingers if you use a staple remover to help you add in more keys to your car key ring.
19. Store your quarters in a pill bottle
Photo: Emily Co
Upcycle an old pill bottle into a container to
store your quarters in.