Severe flaw in car anti-theft devices leaves 2.2 million vehicles vulnerable to Bluetooth unlocking? #125

There is a risk that 2.2 million cars can be unlocked via Bluetooth.

A serious flaw was discovered in aftermarket vehicle security devices like "KARR" sold by dealerships in California. According to a research team, all devices shared the same secret key, allowing doors to be unlocked or engine starts to be jammed from a short distance. It is chilling to hear that cars from Honda, Toyota, and others over the past 9 years are affected, and some might have made their way to Japan as used cars.

I am terrified that the devices keep running even after canceling the service.

The problematic device is an aftermarket security item, but its specification is that the hardware continues to operate even if the buyer declines the service contract. Removing it is reportedly not easy due to complicated wiring, and personality YOSHIO couldn't hide his surprise at the reality that "once the device is installed, it keeps emitting radio waves even if you cut the contract."

Countermeasure software has been distributed, but the debate remains parallel.

Although the manufacturer released a patch firmware, they argue that "the risk is low," showing a divergence in views. Detailed verification results of this issue are scheduled to be presented at a certain event, but as someone who drives, I am concerned about future developments. Please be sure to listen to the main episode for a deeper discussion.