Bluetooth Blunder: Millions of Cars Vulnerable to PerfektBlue Attack
Bluetooth stack vulnerabilities could allow hackers to remotely take your car for a joyride—no user clicks required! The PerfektBlue attack targets infotainment systems in millions of vehicles, with the potential to access steering and wipers. Hackers, please keep your hands and laptops to yourselves!
Hot Take:
Bluetooth is the new car thief’s Swiss Army knife! With these vulnerabilities, hackers can now audition for the latest Fast & Furious sequel, but instead of high-speed chases, they’ll be pulling off drive-by infotainment hacks! Better buckle up, because this ride is about to get bumpy (and possibly unmanned).
Key Points:
- PCA Cyber Security found critical vulnerabilities in the BlueSDK Bluetooth stack.
- The PerfektBlue attack can remotely hack cars’ infotainment systems.
- Hackers can potentially control car functions like steering and wipers.
- PerfektBlue was demonstrated on cars from Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, and Volkswagen.
- Patches were distributed starting September 2024 to address these vulnerabilities.
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