Cybersecurity
China-Made GPS Tracker is Found to Be Risk for Vehicle Hacking
New research shows problems in trackers used by major companies and governments for fleet management. There’s no known fix.
Cars travel northbound on Highway 101 in San Francisco.
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Vulnerabilities in a popular GPS tracker made in China and used around the world could allow hackers to disrupt vehicles, cut off their fuel and surveil drivers’ movements, according to new research.
Several “severe” flaws in the Micodus MV720 tracker affect customers, private companies and government agencies, creating a “high risk” of personal injury, vehicle disablement and supply-chain disruption, according to Boston-based BitSight Technologies. Researchers believe 1.5 million Micodus devices are in use in more than 160 countries.