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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 05:32 PM
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Look how old Microsoft is and how many security patches and viruses have existed over the ages. Likely is an understatement. There is always holes just have to know where to look and a bit of luck. Once manufactures catch on they will change the code and close holes. And steps repeate.

There was a exploit that existed for ages where you could hijack devices that where not connected to a network that worked very well for gaining access to computers and the likes.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Sleepyguy
Look how old Microsoft is and how many security patches and viruses have existed over the ages. Likely is an understatement. There is always holes just have to know where to look and a bit of luck. Once manufactures catch on they will change the code and close holes. And steps repeate.

There was a exploit that existed for ages where you could hijack devices that where not connected to a network that worked very well for gaining access to computers and the likes.
So you're making the jump all the way from Microsoft's history of vulnerabilities to msdt-99517's truck was "likely" hijacked by a sophisticated attack on the update firmware for Sync 3 which in turn they managed to use Sync 3 to control the door looks. Now you're saying that likely is an understatement.

I think its more likely that you have no idea how it was broken into and its pure conjecture that such a vulnerability exists much less that it was the particular vulnerability that this thief used.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Dalingrin
So you're making the jump all the way from Microsoft's history of vulnerabilities to msdt-99517's truck was "likely" hijacked by a sophisticated attack on the update firmware for Sync 3 which in turn they managed to use Sync 3 to control the door looks. Now you're saying that likely is an understatement.

I think its more likely that you have no idea ho6w it was broken into and its pure conjecture that such a vulnerability exists much less that it was the particular vulnerability that this thief used.
I honestly havent a clue how the fuktard got in. But nothing will.ever be left in there again i can tell you that.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 05:58 PM
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probably a smart move. Storing a gun overnight unsecured in your truck is never the best decision.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 07:36 PM
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The problem is they don't wrap solid security around these features. Information security on vehicles is abysmally terrible and is only going to get worse.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 10:25 PM
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This is why I have insurance
 
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 11:30 PM
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Not very comforting whatever the method was. Hope Ford addresses this issue. We need to put a little pressure on them to do so. Squeaky wheel gets the grease.
 
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