The problem with Hyundai Android app allowed to freely steal cars
By Prempal Singh
When we begin to discuss the Android security issues, many of our readers will boldly declare that they are not worried about the risk of falling victim to criminals, as there is nothing really important and confidential on their smartphones is not stored.
In fact, smartphone vulnerabilities and other smart devices is a far greater problem than it might seem at first glance. Example Show Hyundai.
Hyundai Company of South Korea is known for its popular cars. Almost everything becomes “smarter” and Hyundai cars is not spared. MyHyundai company released an application that allows you to locate the car, open the doors and start the engine. This can be done using a smartphone on Android and watches running Android Wear.
Everything looks quite handy when you do not know how truly technique may be vulnerable due to the software. Researchers in the field of security of Rapid7 discovered that the update application, which was published in December, to open and start the car Hyundai is not only the owner, but also to any other smartphone user.
Fortunately, the problem has been corrected, and a representative of Hyundai said that no one could exploit the vulnerability to gain.
We are actively moving in the future, but if the operating systems and applications will not be adequately protected, our smart cars will be hijacked, smart homes will be broken, and the smart steamer can spoil dinner.