Hacked on the Highway: Possible Ways Of Attacking Cars

Hacked on the Highway: Possible Ways Of Attacking Cars

Attack Surface:

Possible Ways Of Attacking Cars
  1. Relay Attack 

    Relay attack is one of the most common attacks in automotive hacking. A replay attack is when a wireless signal, such as a door unlock signal, is recorded, and then played back at a later time with a device like a HackRF SDR.
Possible Ways Of Attacking Cars
Possible Ways Of Attacking Cars
• DTC Involved
• Engine load
• Engine revolutions per minute (RPM)
• Engine temperature
• Fuel trim
• Manifold air pressure/mass air flow (MAP/MAF) values
• Operating mode (open/close loop)
• Throttle position
• Vehicle speed

Eg: P0477 (exhaust pressure control valve low) and U0151 (lost communication with restraint control module).

Possible Ways Of Attacking Cars
Source: TEAM-BHP.COM
TPMS Sensors
(Two TPMS Sensors) Source: The Car Hacker’s Handbook

References:

https://payatu.com/blog/automotive-attacks/
https://evelta.com/blog/introduction-to-automotive-electronics/
https://events19.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ALS19-Common-Attacks-Against-Car-Infotainment-Systems.pdf
Car Hacker’s Handbook — Craig Smith

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