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Millions of Subarus could be remotely unlocked, tracked due to security flaws (arstechnica.com)
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[–] 17 points 2 years ago (2 children)

We should all start asking around our local auto shops that handle software and ask if they disable gps or internet services.

It's not illegal to modify your own vehicle (yet) so jailbreaking these shitty cars would be an awesome service.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    I doubt there would be any auto shops that can reliably deal with software side elements that aren't the dealership, and the dealership would refuse.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    True, much easier to remove the antennas and SIM cards.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Until you find out the cars won't start without them :(

    We're in a scary new world... I'm glad I'm old with no kids and not in great health.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Yeah, Subaru can have the Starlink disabled pretty easily by removing, essentially, a module behind the head unit. The only problem is that module also sends power to the front speakers. There's been workarounds created, but it's just asshole design at its finest.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Car manufacturers are required by law to offer the same tools that dealers use for independent repair shops to repair their vehicles.

    Some cars are more programmable than others. BMWs for example you can change pretty much anything about the car. But most cars aren't as modifiable as them.

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