• HelloHotel@lemm.ee
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    3 months ago

    So software is running on your car that desprately tries to extract and sent your peronal information to its command and control server.

    I was going to say “be stingy with access to the OBD / CAN port” but if wireless is involved then avoid the beacon (its wireless and tucked away in a corner so you dont know if its there) or get your data stolen. I feel violated.

    • AbidingOhmsLaw@lemmy.ml
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      3 months ago

      It gets worse, Auto makers are now building cars with options in them that require an online subscription and disabling access for more than x time will shut off the option(Tesla, BMW, and others do this now). There is talk about putting the car in “Limp home” mode if access is cut (Car will only have 35mph max speed and limited functions, no HVAC, no Radio, etc.)