Researchers found a flaw in a Kia web portal that let them track millions of cars, unlock doors, and start engines at will—the latest in a plague of web bugs that’s affected a dozen carmakers.

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    2 hours ago

    Probably with every IoT device. Security is always an afterthought.

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      Oddly enough, the cars will be more secure used since all of those online features will be defunct and abandoned for newer, more “advanced” shitware in ten years.

      Continuing the tradition that buying used is always a good idea. Thank you, auto industry.

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        Mmmm, all those expired domains with known vulnerable api clients still calling them…

        Imagine a botnet. Now, imagine a botnet on wheels!