SecurityThe Hacker Newsabout 2 hours ago
Default Password Lets Hackers Control Cars
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Security researchers found that default admin credentials on identity servers allowed them to hack two automakers' apps. In February 2026, they unlocked doors and started engines for US cars. The flaw affected accounts in the US, Australia, and Canada, though vehicle commands were only tested on owned cars. Both systems were fixed about two hours after the report.
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