Nissan Leaf electric cars hack vulnerability disclosed | Alternative Energy | Forums

well the leaf is off the list

Some of Nissan's Leaf cars can be easily hacked, allowing their heating and air-conditioning systems to be hijacked, according to a prominent security researcher.

Troy Hunt reported that a flaw with the electric vehicle's companion app also meant data about drivers' recent journeys could be spied on.

Mr Hunt said he gave the firm a month to fix the issue before he decided to make it public.

Nissan said it could not yet comment.

The problem remains unresolved but Mr Hunt said car owners could protect themselves by disabling their Nissan CarWings account. Those who have never signed up are not at risk.

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