Hackers Use Texting To Gain Access
Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
by The Old Gray Mare
www.DressYourHorse.com
I thankfully do not have firsthand knowledge of this and plan to check it out personally. However, a knowledgeable computer fellow at our favorite Staples says, “Yes indeed. They are able to access your cars.”
Apparently, PC hacks are unlocking car doors, starting any type of engine, and disabling car alarms without using a key by merely texting messages. More worrisome, they are able to get into your GPS systems and trace the routes you have taken.
“Using text messages for these attacks is effective because a GPS or car alarm is typically not equipped to deny commands coded in a text message,” says my technician at Staples. We access our known phone numbers, programmed into a device or by punching them in. Hackers use networks and probe vulnerabilities, identify the devices and work out the attacks.
Everyone knows that crooks usually don’t steal cars that have sophisticated alarm systems. They’ll steal a car without an alarm and circumvent trying to match phone and address and the complications of such searches. But, wireless communication chips used currently on most devices present likely targets for attacks via text commands.
Even iPhones, ATMs, traffic lights and some medical devices can be accessed via text messages.
As I was told, we do live in a phenomenal and fast-paced world where ever-present vigil is required “to stay ahead of bad guys.”
The Old Gray Mare writes for www.DressYourHorse.com and Blogs.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Technology moves so fast, that security hasn't caught up. Thanks.Hey Elle - It's like radar guns. No sooner does the Police Officer enforce speed controls with his New Radar Gun, than companies develop the "antidote."
The only good thing about the modern world is that the "state of the art" on something is usually advertised, exposed, revealed in a book, or written about on SW -- and before you know it, it's not state of the art anymore.So true. I know it's a battle. I have now spoken to more people than I would have ever expected, via my website, that have had problems with identity hackers and they check before ordering. Sickens me. Thanks for reading friend.
Good information here. I keep getting pop-ups on my computer, from Department stores saying I have won a $500.00 coupon: I just have to give them my cell phone number. Well, I don`t have a cell, and if I did, I would be leary. It has something to do with - texting - I heard from somewhere, I don`t fully know. But, when in doubt, I chicken-out.Yes, those blasted pop ups. Don't believe it. I think they'll have you jumping through hoops to get something. I'm not sure. I don't have any idea what happens if you respond to those things. Maybe you should try one and have bogus information at the ready just to see what happens. Anyway, I would never do it from my home computer either. This malware and all the other messes you can get into keep me from being too adventuresome. Appreciate the read and comment.
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