OT: First car computer virus

livewirevoodoo · livewirevoodoo's Garage

Had to happen sooner or later...

Mobile virus infects Lexus cars
Lexus cars may be vulnerable to viruses that infect them via mobile phones. Landcruiser 100 models LX470 and LS430 have been discovered with infected operating systems that transfer within a range of 15 feet.

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Something to keep in perspective when you're DME *****s the bed....

Clowd · 01-26-2005, 03:37 PM

Was wondering when this would finally happen!

bryanthompson · bryanthompson's Garage

If the BSOD doesn't get ya, the virus will.

bluebullet · 01-26-2005, 05:15 PM

thats why i drive a car from 1985. Aint no tryin to fumble with mah DME biyatch!!

Wilk should get his chips encrypted just in case tho

auh · 01-26-2005, 08:56 PM

Speaking of Wilk, has anyone heard from him yet???

fast924S · fast924S's Garage

Ohh that sucks, Im sure we will start getting harmmered at the Toyota dealer I work at, cant what to see the TSB on this one

livewirevoodoo · livewirevoodoo's Garage

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fast924S · fast924S's Garage

Yea I can see it now, We will need to get updated scan tools with virus protection and then start downloading Toyota virus protection. You know whats real bad is if they make a virus that can use the new CAN interface, Its links all the systems in the car!!!!!!!!!!!!

AaronM · 01-27-2005, 05:24 PM

Easily fixed. Completely isolate the parts with the bluetooth connection from contact with the other systems. It won't impact the ability to computerise the powertrain management.

livewirevoodoo · livewirevoodoo's Garage

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Originally posted by AaronM
Easily fixed. Completely isolate the parts with the bluetooth connection from contact with the other systems. It won't impact the ability to computerise the powertrain management.

I would hope some forethought was given specifically to this type of incident. I imagine, if possible, the simplest thing to do would be disable bluetooth before infection. Afterwards... hmmm, i'd be interested in seeing the TSB on this too.