Hackers Break Into Subaru Via Text Message
Hackers at the Black Hat Technical Security Conference were able to break into Subaru Outback and start the engine via text message. All you Outback owners can relax, these weren’t real criminals, your granola bars and Birkenstocks are safe….for now.
A pair of pros from iSec Partners security firm was able to unlock and start the engine of a Subaru Outback using an Android phone and a process they call war texting. By setting up their own GSM network, they were able to snatch up password authentication messages being sent from server to car, allowing them the option to ride off in a brand new crossover.
