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this post was submitted on 08 Aug 2025
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Unless it's a tesla, it probably wouldn't do much aside from bricking your entertainment and navigation
One of their sister brands, Jeep, had a hack through the infotainment that let them control the CAN bus and disengage the transmission
https://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-highway/
The entire motor controller of ICE vehicles is computer operated today and connected to the infotainment system, they could probably brick the engine too.
You'd still be able to hijack the GPS and the mic, making it a perfect tool for abusive spouse!
"abusive spouse" funny way to spell "government and "techbros"
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