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These kinds of hacks are currently a 'local area' (in other words, right at the vehicle) operation, but: as cars get more and more interwoven with systems and communicate or interact by Networking, that of course opens up more and more security issues.
Typically a device (or computer) gets enabled to perform a function and the programmers just want to get the thing to work...and don't consider the ramifications of security (or the lack of it).
This often leaves the system open for manipulation by outside influences.
Interesting reading:
(V2V) networks; http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05/17/usa_car_network_security_research/
http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/27037/page2/
chipped ignition keys and Near Field Communications (NFC) http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/17/bmw_car_theft_hack/
Schneier essay:
Automobile Data Surveillance and the Future of Black Boxes https://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram-1303.html#2
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June 20, 2013 https://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9240219/Lawmakers_move_to_block_black_box_recorders_in_cars_DVR_snooping?taxonomyId=17
" lawmakers this week filed bipartisan legislation that would give car owners control over data collected in black box-style recorders that may be required in all cars as soon as next year"
Most new cars already have black boxes, known as event data recorders (EDRs), but manufacturers aren't required to inform vehicle owners about their existence or the data they collect, according to the lawmakers.
My OP 6-29-'13
GM's "OnStar" and Ford's "Sync" (global vehicle-to-'mothership' communications) enables some faceless unknown individual to access a vehicles central computer and do whatever he/she wants, up to and including shutting down said vehicle.
Ostensibly, it will be used to intervene in car theft (as seen on TV), but it is only a matter of time (months perhaps) before these overlords knuckle under to the powerful money changers, and form a cooperative union & disrupt a vehicle's service in the event you miss a car payment (if you've financed through GM's credit system for instance).
Careful reading of the "OnStar" Privacy Statement [ http://www.onstar.com/web/portal/privacystatement ] delineates the many aspects of what can be collected and what they will do with that info, but if you drop to the very last line you'll see this (a common 'reserve clause' that effectively says "we can change these rules any time we want"...the "gottcha" clause):
"We may update our privacy statement on the first day of a calendar quarter to reflect new services or changes to our business and will include the date of the last revision at the top of the statement. We advise you to check onstar.com for changes to this privacy statement periodically."
This alliance may eventually bleed over into house payments, IRS back taxes, and anyone else who wields the power behind the scenes.
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ADDED: "...presentation will examine some controls in two modern automobiles from a security researcher's point of view. " http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/06/25/miller_car_hacking/
These kinds of hacks are currently a 'local area' (in other words, right at the vehicle) operation, but: as cars get more and more interwoven with systems and communicate or interact by Networking, that of course opens up more and more security issues.
Typically a device (or computer) gets enabled to perform a function and the programmers just want to get the thing to work...and don't consider the ramifications of security (or the lack of it).
This often leaves the system open for manipulation by outside influences.
Interesting reading:
(V2V) networks; http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05/17/usa_car_network_security_research/
http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/27037/page2/
chipped ignition keys and Near Field Communications (NFC) http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/17/bmw_car_theft_hack/
Schneier essay:
Automobile Data Surveillance and the Future of Black Boxes https://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram-1303.html#2
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June 20, 2013 https://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9240219/Lawmakers_move_to_block_black_box_recorders_in_cars_DVR_snooping?taxonomyId=17
" lawmakers this week filed bipartisan legislation that would give car owners control over data collected in black box-style recorders that may be required in all cars as soon as next year"
Most new cars already have black boxes, known as event data recorders (EDRs), but manufacturers aren't required to inform vehicle owners about their existence or the data they collect, according to the lawmakers.
My OP 6-29-'13
GM's "OnStar" and Ford's "Sync" (global vehicle-to-'mothership' communications) enables some faceless unknown individual to access a vehicles central computer and do whatever he/she wants, up to and including shutting down said vehicle.
Ostensibly, it will be used to intervene in car theft (as seen on TV), but it is only a matter of time (months perhaps) before these overlords knuckle under to the powerful money changers, and form a cooperative union & disrupt a vehicle's service in the event you miss a car payment (if you've financed through GM's credit system for instance).
Careful reading of the "OnStar" Privacy Statement [ http://www.onstar.com/web/portal/privacystatement ] delineates the many aspects of what can be collected and what they will do with that info, but if you drop to the very last line you'll see this (a common 'reserve clause' that effectively says "we can change these rules any time we want"...the "gottcha" clause):
"We may update our privacy statement on the first day of a calendar quarter to reflect new services or changes to our business and will include the date of the last revision at the top of the statement. We advise you to check onstar.com for changes to this privacy statement periodically."
This alliance may eventually bleed over into house payments, IRS back taxes, and anyone else who wields the power behind the scenes.
**********
ADDED: "...presentation will examine some controls in two modern automobiles from a security researcher's point of view. " http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/06/25/miller_car_hacking/
How do you Uninstall Service Pack 2?
Q. I got this comp with 20 or so XP updates on it, but none say Service Pack 2. Do I just uninstall them all?
Need to UNINSTALL it so I can install other progs, then reinstall it. But tell me how to Uninstall Service Pack 2 if it's not in my Add/Remove directory? (says down the bottom right of my wallpaper Service Pack 2 is installed) Has been there for weeks now... Pls help! *And dont say "don't uninstall it"*
Need to UNINSTALL it so I can install other progs, then reinstall it. But tell me how to Uninstall Service Pack 2 if it's not in my Add/Remove directory? (says down the bottom right of my wallpaper Service Pack 2 is installed) Has been there for weeks now... Pls help! *And dont say "don't uninstall it"*
Answer
DO NOT uninstall any or you will be removing important Windows XP updates.
SP-2 when installed became part of the operating system and can only be removed by re-installing windows SP-1.
Windows XP SP-2 was the greatest advancement in Windows security since Windows first came out.
Remove it and your computer wont last a day connected to the Internet!.
I Have ALL those updates and use all of the following.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
for further information on computer safety.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php
http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
CNET these 10 programs comprise the best free security software
http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=nl.e497
(EDIT) If you uninstall it in order to install other programs get ready to pay someone like me BIG $$$BUCKS$$$ To fix your system after you trash it. And on behalf of my other repair techs, I thank you.
DO NOT uninstall any or you will be removing important Windows XP updates.
SP-2 when installed became part of the operating system and can only be removed by re-installing windows SP-1.
Windows XP SP-2 was the greatest advancement in Windows security since Windows first came out.
Remove it and your computer wont last a day connected to the Internet!.
I Have ALL those updates and use all of the following.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
for further information on computer safety.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php
http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
CNET these 10 programs comprise the best free security software
http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=nl.e497
(EDIT) If you uninstall it in order to install other programs get ready to pay someone like me BIG $$$BUCKS$$$ To fix your system after you trash it. And on behalf of my other repair techs, I thank you.
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