Subaru vulnerability exposed millions of owners

Subaru vulnerability exposed millions of owners to big risk
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Subaru Security Flaws Exposed Its System for Tracking Millions of Cars
Now-fixed web bugs allowed hackers to remotely unlock and start any of millions of Subarus. More disturbingly, they could also access at least a year of cars’ location histories—and Subaru employees still can.
Subaru vulnerability exposed millions of cars to remote hacking and tracking
The discovery began when Sam Curry, having purchased a 2023 Impreza for his mother, decided to examine its internet-connected features during a Thanksgiving visit.
Subaru security vulnerability exposed millions of cars to tracking risks
Two security researchers discovered a security vulnerability in Subaru’s Starlink-connected vehicles last year that gave them “unrestricted targeted access to all vehicles and customer accounts” across the U.S., Canada, and Japan, according to a Wired report.
Subaru Starlink Vulnerability Exposed Cars to Remote Hacking
A vulnerability in Subaru’s Starlink connected vehicle service exposed US, Canada, and Japan vehicle and customer accounts.
Millions of Subarus could be remotely unlocked, tracked due to security flaws
Whether somebody's cheating on their wife or getting an abortion or part of some political group, there are a million scenarios where you could weaponize this against someone.” Curry and Shah today revealed in a blog post their method for hacking and tracking millions of Subarus,
Subaru Tracking Hack Raises Larger Privacy Questions
Sam Curry’s social media bio describes him as a “bug bounty hunter.” So when he raises an alarm over a security vulnerability that affects Subarus in no less than three large countries, people pay attention.
Subaru Hack Allowed Millions of Cars to Be Hacked or Stolen
Security researchers recently uncovered serious flaws in Subaru's Starlink service, which is available on select 2019 and newer models. These vulnerabilities allowed hackers to remotely control features of affected vehicles,
Subaru STARLINK Flaw Could Have Let Hackers Unlock Cars And Track Millions Of Drivers
Researchers found a serious security vulnerability in Subaru’s Starlink system late last year. It enabled full access to private data including location, emergency contacts, call history, and more. Subaru patched the vulnerability within 24 hours but left broader privacy concerns unresolved.
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