Watch security researcher Sam Curry hack and remotely control Kia cars in 30 seconds

A brief one for Friday, about security researcher Sam Curry exploiting a set of vulnerabilities in Kia cars that lets attackers activate remote control functions by simply reading the registration plate. Check out the video:

That is impressive, to say the least. A vast range of Kias were affected by the vulnerabilities, which could also be used by attackers to access sensitive personal information.

Kia has fixed the vulnerabilities Curry discovered, which the company said have never been exploited maliciously.

Kia isn't the only car maker with vulnerable vehicles. Read how Curry and others h4x3d a bunch of other brands a couple of years ago.

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