{"id":24479,"date":"2026-04-20T20:50:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=24479"},"modified":"2026-04-21T21:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T20:11:19","slug":"8-things-to-know-about-car-hacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/8-things-to-know-about-car-hacking\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things to Know About Car Hacking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"224\"><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hack_main.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-24480\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hack_main.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hack_main.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hack_main-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a>Modern cars are no longer just machines they\u2019re rolling computers. And like anything connected, they come with risks.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1eeogj4\" data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"269\"><span role=\"text\">1. Yes, Your Car <em data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"257\">Can<\/em> Be Hacked<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"560\">From engine systems to driver assistance software controls much of your vehicle. In theory,\u00a0 this means that your car can be hacked just like a smartphone or laptop. The good news is Carmakers invest heavily in cybersecurity, so real-world attacks are still relatively rare.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"aio3du\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"612\">2. Hackers Don\u2019t Need to Touch Your Car<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"682\">Hackers can gain access through \u201cdigital doors\u201d<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"760\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ka56uy\" data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"698\">Mobile apps<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g4p8uz\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"724\">Bluetooth connections<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"115luea\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"742\">Wi-Fi systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jhx2w2\" data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"760\">Keyless entry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"845\">Hackers look for weak points in software or cloud systems that connect to your car.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ri9a9t\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"891\">3. The Real Risk Is Remote Access<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"945\">If a system is compromised, attackers may be able to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1040\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17lvzjx\" data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"962\">Unlock doors<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p5scyi\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"991\">Start or stop the engine<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a6whyj\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1015\">Track your location<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kbk9b8\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1040\">Access personal data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1d66p1t\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1175\">4. The Kia Case<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1283\">In 2024, researchers showed how vulnerable connected systems can be. Using just a number plate, they could:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1360\">\n<li data-section-id=\"by9g6z\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1316\">Locate vehicles in real time<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17lvzjx\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1333\">Unlock doors<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eit3t0\" data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1360\">Start engines remotely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1plbk72\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1538\">5. Hollywood-Style Takeovers Are Rare<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1760\">Dramatic scenes where hackers take control of steering or brakes while technically possible in controlled tests are highly complex and haven\u2019t been seen in everyday criminal activity.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1as7jr7\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1805\">6. Your Data Is the Bigger Story<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1928\">For most drivers, the real concern isn\u2019t someone \u201cdriving\u201d your car remotely it\u2019s your data.<br data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\" \/>Connected cars can collect a lot of information about you the driver including<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2038\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ju9uwn\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1949\">Location history<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wxol5w\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1968\">Driving habits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2qkxtx\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1995\">Contacts and call logs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g18per\" data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2038\">Saved addresses like \u201cHome\u201d and \u201cWork\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2095\">Over time, this builds a detailed picture of your life.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1yhy9h3\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2148\">7. Multiple Parties May Access Your Data<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2223\">Your car\u2019s data doesn\u2019t just stay in the vehicle. It can be shared across:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2365\">\n<li data-section-id=\"saqjwp\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2248\">Manufacturer systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sy7lqk\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2284\">Dealerships and service centres<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"saxixj\" data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2320\">App providers and tech partners<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ey6ajb\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2365\">Insurers and, in some cases, authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2416\">It\u2019s a whole ecosystemnot just you and your car.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ffmbss\" data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2462\">8. You Can Take Back Some Control<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2541\">Start with the basics:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2721\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ceu7dj\" data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2593\">Perform a factory reset before selling your car<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fw8ohp\" data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2633\">Remove saved locations and contacts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kr7513\" data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2669\">Unlink apps and online accounts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18pycxo\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2721\">Turn off non-essential data sharing in settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2780\">Think of it as a digital \u201cspring clean\u201d for your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>You can listen back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newstalk.com\/podcasts\/highlights-from-the-hard-shoulder\/can-your-car-be-hacked\">here<\/a> to Geraldine Herbert discuss Car Hacking with Shane Coleman on Newstalk&#8217;s The Hard Shoulder\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modern cars are no longer just machines they\u2019re rolling computers. And like anything connected, they come with risks. 1. Yes, Your Car Can Be Hacked From engine systems to driver assistance software controls much of your vehicle. In theory,\u00a0 this means that your car can be hacked just like a smartphone or laptop. 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