Subaru’s Secret Spy: Hilarious Hack Reveals Your Car’s Creepy Stalker Potential
Sam Curry hacked his mom’s Subaru, uncovering vulnerabilities that allowed him to unlock the car, honk the horn, and even track the vehicle’s location history. Subaru quickly patched the flaws, but the incident highlights privacy concerns as car companies gather extensive data on drivers. Curry’s advice: “Hack your mom’s car responsibly!”
Hot Take:
Hey Subaru, while we love the idea of being able to honk our horn remotely to scare off our nosy neighbors, maybe rethink having a button that lets employees play Big Brother with our location data. Privacy is the new black, and you’ve just been caught in last year’s fashion faux pas. Let’s keep our cars on the road, not on the surveillance track!
Key Points:
- Security researchers Sam Curry and Shubham Shah hacked into a Subaru web portal, revealing serious vulnerabilities.
- They could control car features remotely and track the vehicle’s location history.
- Subaru patched the vulnerabilities but admitted employees can access location data for specific job-related purposes.
- The discovery adds to a growing concern over car manufacturers’ data collection and privacy practices.
- Subaru claims no unauthorized access to customer data occurred, and employees are trained on privacy and security protocols.
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