Connected Drive hacked..........
Discussion
It has been reported that around 2.2 million BMW's have security flaws in the Connected Drive system allowing thieves to unlock doors and track cars through a mobile phone without leaving any trace. BMW stated that the "closed" networks are secure but this hack has shown otherwise.
The hack means that the car can be tracked and opened without leaving any trace. This is the result of BMW setting functions accessible remotely for opening the doors, locating the car, speed data, programming and emails.
In my opinion, this system is a pre-cursor to the telematics systems the manufacturers are planning for the cars. Using the upcoming European eCall system that automatically notifies the emergency services in the event of an accident, whether you want it to or not, the "closed" systems will allow the manufacturers to remain in contact with the vehicle through the telematics and monitor the car every time it is driven and notify the owner when service is due, or a fault has occurred. Sounds good? Well wait until they then book the car in for you and let you know, or notify VOSA that you are now driving a car with a warning light showing. (OBD3 if you didn't already know). Or "sorry sir, your car is not warranted for blowing the guts out of the engine because you were illegally doing 120mph on a track day and that is outside the warranty T&C's).
They then remove the diagnostics socket from your car, and as the system is a closed network, your chosen non-OEM garage cannot access the vehicles diagnostics without purchasing the info from the dealer at massive cost.
Welcome to the world on monopoly through innovation.
The hack means that the car can be tracked and opened without leaving any trace. This is the result of BMW setting functions accessible remotely for opening the doors, locating the car, speed data, programming and emails.
In my opinion, this system is a pre-cursor to the telematics systems the manufacturers are planning for the cars. Using the upcoming European eCall system that automatically notifies the emergency services in the event of an accident, whether you want it to or not, the "closed" systems will allow the manufacturers to remain in contact with the vehicle through the telematics and monitor the car every time it is driven and notify the owner when service is due, or a fault has occurred. Sounds good? Well wait until they then book the car in for you and let you know, or notify VOSA that you are now driving a car with a warning light showing. (OBD3 if you didn't already know). Or "sorry sir, your car is not warranted for blowing the guts out of the engine because you were illegally doing 120mph on a track day and that is outside the warranty T&C's).
They then remove the diagnostics socket from your car, and as the system is a closed network, your chosen non-OEM garage cannot access the vehicles diagnostics without purchasing the info from the dealer at massive cost.
Welcome to the world on monopoly through innovation.
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