BYD's own Shark 6 hacking investigation reveals ‘software defect’

BYD's own Shark 6 hacking investigation reveals ‘software defect’

Changes will be made to some aspects of BYD’s software after a cybersecurity test exposed vulnerabilities, while the lab responsible for the Shark 6 hacking demonstration is calling for a cybersecurity star rating.

'Software defect': Chinese ute to be updated after hacking claims

BYD has acknowledged a “defect” in the software of its Shark 6 that allowed a researcher on the ABC’s Four Corners program to remotely track and access the microphone in a ute on public roads. It will result in an upcoming software update for the Shark 6 ute once “rigorous validation” is complete, with work underway to determine if it is required for other BYD vehicles. However, BYD says footage of the hacker disabling the headlights and activat…

BYD Shark 6 anti-hacking fix on the way | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker - National Cyber Security Consulting

Owners of the BYD Shark 6 will be able to rest slightly easier knowing that a software fix is on the way to better protect the ute, following an investigation which uncovered security flaws, allowing it to be hacked. Last month, the ABC’s Four Corners program showed the BYD Shark 6 could be accessed to […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!