GM Says It Fixed OnStar Security Issue That Allow Hackers To Open And Start Cars Remotely

General Motors Co. said Thursday it has already fixed an issue connected to its OnStar RemoteLink app that a hacker alleged has allowed him to locate vehicles and remotely unlock someone’s doors and start engines.

Samy Kamkar, in a YouTube video posted Thursday featuring a Chevrolet Volt, says he can hack into OnStar’s RemoteLink mobile app by intercepting communication between a mobile phone with the app and OnStar servers. Kamkar also tweeted Thursday: “I’ve revealed OwnStar, a device that intercepts OnStar RemoteLink mobile app and can locate/unlock/remote start cars.”

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TheSteve - 7/30/2015 2:31:41 PM

+1 Boost

Here's an idea: You buy a computer running Windows, and a selling point is that Microsoft can access your PC remotely and help you out if you need help. Forgot your password? The help center will remotely unlock your PC to let you reset your password. Think you've lost that cat picture? The help desk will remotely diagnose your PC to see if you simply misplaced your file. Do you feel good now, knowing that a help desk has unfettered access to your PC? Surely the system is foolproof, and surely only authorized and legitimate personnel, who only have *your* best interests in mind, and who never make mistakes, will be able to access your PC remotely. That's 100% for sure guaranteed, right?

Now apply a similar idea to your car.