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Old 07-21-2015, 04:15 PM   #1
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Like your high tech car gadgets? They could be used to kill you!

Sounds like the stuff of a Sci-Fi suspense movie but it is real. Hackers successfully take over control of car remotely:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...fety/30462317/

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Old 07-21-2015, 04:44 PM   #2
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Don't you mean tinfoil roof panel?
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Old 07-21-2015, 05:08 PM   #3
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Here's the direct link to the article. Wonder what features the Jeep had, ie lane-keep assist, preemptive braking functions, etc. Good thing our 86's don't have many electronic goodies!
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Old 07-21-2015, 05:58 PM   #4
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They took control of my car officer...

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Old 07-21-2015, 06:12 PM   #5
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that looks like an eighty six lmao




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