Zubie is a small box that plugs into the On-Board Diagnostics (ODBII) port found in most modern cars. It allows users to find out how well they’re driving, and offers tips for extending their mileage with sensible, economical driving. And until recently, Zubie contained a serious lapse in security that could leave users vulnerable to having their car remotely hijacked. The hole – discovered by alumni of Unit 8200, the Israeli Defense Force’s elite cybersecurity team – could potentially see attackers remotely interfere with braking, steering and the engine. Zubie connects to a remote server over a GPRS connection, which...
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