CVE-2025-56448: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay

The Positron PX360BT SW REV 8 car alarm system is vulnerable to a replay attack due to a failure in implementing rolling code security. The alarm system does not properly rotate or invalidate used codes, allowing repeated reuse of captured transmissions. This exposes users to significant security...

European Police Arrest a Gang That Hacked Wireless Key Fobs to Steal Cars

Law enforcement authorities in France, in collaboration with Spain and Latvia, have disrupted a cybercrime ring that leveraged a hacking tool to steal cars without having to use a physical key fob. "The criminals targeted vehicles with keyless entry and start systems, exploiting the technology to...

CVE-2022-37709

Tesla Model 3 V11.02022.4.5.1 6b701552d7a6 Tesla mobile app v4.23 is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass by spoofing. Tesla Model 3's Phone Key authentication is vulnerable to Man-in-the-middle attacks in the BLE channel. It allows attackers to open a door and drive the car away by leveraging...

Automaker Cybersecurity Lagging Behind Tech Adoption, Experts Warn

A pair of recent vulnerabilities found in the automaker ecosystem might not seem like a real danger taken separately. But experts warn a lack of attention on cybersecurity could plague “smart” car and electric vehicle systems — and users — in years to come, as the use of automotive technology...

Digital License Plates

They're a thing: Developers say digital plates utilize "advanced telematics" -- to collect tolls, pay for parking and send out Amber Alerts when a child is abducted. They also help recover stolen vehicles by changing the display to read "Stolen," thereby alerting everyone within eyeshot. This mak...

Tesla Model S Hack Could Let Thieves Clone Key Fobs to Steal Cars

Despite having proper security measures in place to protect the driving systems of its cars against cyber attacks, a team of security researchers discovered a way to remotely hack a Tesla Model S luxury sedans in less than two seconds. Yes, you heard that right. A team of researchers from the...

Automotive theft affects shipping security

Cars and ships – there’s not that much in common with two areas that we carry out a lot of research in to. One uses CAN for safety critical controls, the other uses serial and +/- 10V. Yet, security of the two sectors is linked through vehicle theft and fraud: Most modern vehicles have telematic...