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Chrysler Releases Update to Prevent Remote Vehicle Hacking

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A number of Chrysler vehicles have a bit of a security flaw in them, but it's nothing to be too concerned about - it just allows someone to hack into its systems and basically turn it into a giant RC car.

The exploit, as reported by Wired after a terrifying live demonstration, lies within the optional Chrysler Uconnect feature. Anyone that manages to gain access to the feature could do anything ranging from cutting the transmission to turning on wiper fluid. How does disabling the brakes, enabling and tracking GPS, or simply changing the radio station sound? Because a skilled hacker could do that as well.

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