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Researchers ID Car Take-Over By Playing One Song

  • Komando, Monday, February 1, 2016 9:05 AM

The operating systems of modern cars are becoming increasingly sophisticated. They notify you of potential mechanical problems, sync to your smartphone and some even turn your car into a Wi-Fi hot spot. But, with all of these upgrades, is your car more secure? The answer is, probably not. It's the same issue we see in the "Internet of Things" industry, or market for smart home products. As products get smarter, they also become more susceptible to being hacked. In fact, just the other day, we told you about Shodan, a creepy search engine that seeks out unsecured Web cams, baby monitors and security systems.

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