Experts warn 2.2 million cars could be at risk of hijacking via Bluetooth
Pro Security Experts warn 2.2 million cars could be at risk of hijacking via Bluetooth News By Christian Cawley Published 27 July 2026 Worrying connected California carjack detected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The vehicles had the security systems installed by car dealers in California, specifically as anti-theft and tracking devices. It can also prevent the car from starting, although this only works if it isn’t already running.
- ▪Pro Security Experts warn 2.2 million cars could be at risk of hijacking via Bluetooth News By Christian Cawley Published 27 July 2026 Worrying connected California carjack detected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a
- ▪The vehicles had the security systems installed by car dealers in California, specifically as anti-theft and tracking devices.
- ▪It can also prevent the car from starting, although this only works if it isn’t already running.
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Pro Security Experts warn 2.2 million cars could be at risk of hijacking via Bluetooth News By Christian Cawley Published 27 July 2026 Worrying connected California carjack detected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter 2.2 million vehicles are susceptible to a Bluetooth-based attack in the state of CaliforniaThe vulnerability is due to dealer-installed security systemsResearchers at the University of California San Diego found that the Acrisure-built security devices all rely on the same secure…
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