SinoTrack GPS Devices: A Hacker’s Roadmap to Your Ride!

SinoTrack GPS devices have two vulnerabilities letting remote attackers control vehicles and track locations, warns US CISA. With default passwords and visible IDs, accessing these devices is easier than finding parking at a rock concert. CISA advises users to change passwords and hide device IDs before someone takes your car for a joyride.

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Hot Take:

Looks like SinoTrack GPS devices are doing their best impression of a reality TV star—revealing way more than anyone asked for! With vulnerabilities so glaring, it seems even the devices are begging to be hacked. Remember folks, when your GPS device can track your car better than you can, it’s time to hit the brakes on those default settings!

Key Points:

  • SinoTrack GPS devices have two vulnerabilities allowing unauthorized access.
  • Attackers could track vehicle location or disable fuel pump power.
  • Default password and visible device ID make hacking ridiculously easy.
  • CISA advises changing passwords and hiding device IDs promptly.
  • So far, no public exploitation of these vulnerabilities has been reported.

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