Car Alarm Devices Leave Vehicles Vulnerable to Hacking
Millions of vehicles across the US have been equipped with aftermarket alarm systems by dealerships that create serious security vulnerabilities. Researchers have discovered these devices can be hacked to unlock cars, track their location, and disable them entirely, even when owners didn't request the installation. Vehicle owners are being urged to patch or remove these vulnerable alarm systems immediately.
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A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now
Millions of vehicles across the US have been equipped with aftermarket alarm systems by dealerships that create serious security vulnerabilities. Researchers have discovered these devices can be hacked to unlock cars, track their location, and disable them entirely, even when owners didn't request the installation. Vehicle owners are being urged to patch or remove these vulnerable alarm systems immediately.
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