A new report from Wired highlights a recently found issue within Kia’s website that allows for hackers to remotely access nearly any Kia model and reassign access from the owners to the hackers. This allowed the hackers to remotely start the ignition, honk the horn or various other basic features.
While the web-based hack does not allow for hackers to drive or move the vehicle thanks to immobilizer systems, it does highlight ongoing issues with internet-connected vehicles and can allow the access to owners information or data, according to the report.
Wired also notes that these data concerns could be wrongfully used in cases of road rage where those who have seen the license plate could use the web-based hack to gain access to cameras or used to find where owners live.
Wired notes that these issues were reported to Kia in June and the automaker has made changes to its software systems since the report. Wired concludes by noting that adding additional web-based features opens up a new platform for cars to be hacked and automakers and dealers need to be more aware of the possible issues.
Read the full report from Wired here.
