Truck 2013 or newer? Beware the hack attack!

[Crunch]

They don't specifically mention Dodge trucks, but since it's all part of the same company I'd definitely wonder. After all, it's only 470,000 cars. If you're interested (or worried), check out this article:

Hacker remotely crashes Jeep from 10 miles away
"In his disturbing account Greenberg described how the air vents started blasting out cold air and the radio came on full blast when the hack began.

The windscreen wipers turned on with wiper fluid, blurring the glass, and a picture of the two hackers appeared on the car’s digital display to signify they had gained access.

Greenberg said that the hackers then slowed the car to a halt just as he was getting on the highway, causing a tailback behind him - though it got worse after that.

Greenberg wrote: ‘The most disturbing maneuver came when they cut the Jeep’s brakes, leaving me frantically pumping the pedal as the 2-ton SUV slid uncontrollably into a ditch."​

If this applies to Dodge Ram trucks, I guess the best word of advice is don't make any nerdy enemies...:-laf

 

[AnOldBiker]

Now how 'bout the guy on TV news who said someone can actually access a jet airliners computers systems while in flight.
Wonder when one of those hackers do this and it hits the news.

 

[Crunch]

Now how 'bout the guy on TV news who said someone can actually access a jet airliners computers systems while in flight.
Wonder when one of those hackers do this and it hits the news.

They mention that in the article, and that it actually did happen:

" A US hacker also recently took control of a passenger jet he was on, in the first known such incident of its kind, according to the FBI.

Chris Roberts is said to have plugged into the plane’s computer systems through the electronics box under his seat – and briefly moved the aircraft sideways."

Kind of crazy that there is even a port to connect to and located where passengers on aircraft can access it. I've also heard reports that data is being collected and stored by automotive manufacturers via the entertainment and navigation systems on vehicles. Supposedly some honcho from Ford has said that they know when you speed and how you drive. To me there are a lot of privacy concerns in all this, but I also wonder if from the manufacturer's perspective it is a way for them to deny warranty coverage based on the data they collect from people in addition to the marketing value they gain. I'm glad I have a vehicle that predates all this jive. If I buy a new vehicle I think I would ask about disconnecting all two-way communication capabilities, but the feds probably have laws about the black box data that is now mandatory.

 

[AnOldBiker]

Not sure of when they started transmitting data, but in the last couple years, it said in the news a specific amount of data is collected from vehicles starting 'round 09?? and more from newer one. As in the last big Toyota recall, where some accidents we're not paid. Data showed a few of those drivers hit the break and caused the accident, not the companies fault.

Now I wonder how much they actually get and keep from those OnStars in the GM that 'bout every vehicle they make now days have. Cops can tell OnStart they want that vehicle, OnStar can shut it down, all from their computers.

And as my luck runs normally, I bought the wife a new little Frontier just before all hearing that news.

 

[brods]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/252438-Remote-exploit-of-UConnect-possible

 

[Crunch]

Looks like Dodge trucks are included in the new hacking recall just announced. Man am I glad I got my 3rd Gen when I did!!!!!!!

Fiat Chrysler will recall vehicles over hacking worries
2013-15 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups
2013-15 Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 chassis cabs

 

[HPSimpson]

Downloaded the software fix from FCA and installed in my 1500 and 3500 total time for both trucks was forty-five minutes.