Subaru’s Starlink Scare: Hacked Cars and Data Breach Fiasco!
Subaru Starlink flaw turned cars into remote-controlled toys for hackers, exposing vehicles and customer accounts in the US, Canada, and Japan. Security experts exploited it to unlock cars, access personal data, and even track vehicles. Subaru patched the vulnerability within 24 hours, but not before hackers had their joyride.
Hot Take:
Why worry about losing your car keys when you can have your car hacked like it’s a Netflix account? Subaru’s Starlink is here to remind us that sometimes the most advanced tech can still be as vulnerable as a wet paper bag in a hurricane. You know it’s bad when the hacking instructions sound easier than assembling IKEA furniture. Kudos to Subaru for patching the hole faster than a racecar pit crew, but maybe they should have checked the tires before leaving the garage!
Key Points:
- Subaru’s Starlink had a vulnerability allowing remote access to vehicles and customer data in the US, Canada, and Japan.
- The flaw could be exploited using minimal personal information like last name, ZIP code, or license plate.
- Researchers accessed an admin panel due to a subdomain misconfiguration, bypassing two-factor authentication.
- The vulnerability was reported and patched within 24 hours by Subaru.
- Similar issues have been found previously in Kia vehicles and other car brands by the same research team.