“Further, FCA US has applied network-level security measures to prevent the type of remote manipulation demonstrated in a recent media report. In a statement by the company, FCA says they’ve also implemented network-level security measures to prevent further hacks. FCA will mail affected owners a USB drive with the update now.Īccording to FCA, the company is unaware of any injuries related to the hack. The release required owners to download the update onto a USB drive and install it themselves, or go to a dealership. Jeep released the update last week, saying the patch was for “nothing in particular” and that they “continuously test vehicles systems to identify vulnerabilities and develop solutions.” A story released by Wired magazine this week detailed two hackers’ system that could take over a Jeep Cherokee and control the car’s systems, including throttle, braking and steering. The recall would apply to cars fitted with the Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced that it would voluntary recall 1.4 million vehicles to patch a security exploit that could allow hackers to infiltrate a car’s vital systems.
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