Stealing your car through music
You can get in the mood for a road trip or wind down after a long day by listening to music while you're driving. But did you know music can also help a thief steal your car?
Most new cars have a computer system that controls many basic functions, and researchers working with the National Academy of Sciences have found they can change that computer to get access to your car. Someone could just add a virus to the music on a CD or an MP3 file you play in the car. They can also get control using your car's Bluetooth connection.
The researchers tell IDG News once control is taken, they can use the car's brakes, locks, and even modify the dashboard displays and trigger the GPS signal.
Researchers say the attack is very complicated, so you're probably safe for now, as long as car makers take the threat seriously and continue to upgrade their systems on new models.
The team didn't say what make they were working on, but did say it's a model year 2009.
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