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GMC to Begin Remotely Scanning Cars for Trouble

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the hope-they-have-good-security dept.

Momoru writes "GMC, in an effort to give their vehicles more appeal to consumers, will begin offering an "OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics" program for free, where GM will remotely scan your vehicle for problems once a month via it's OnStar system. GM has had this ability for a while, however it was always "On Request". OnStar is already automatically notified in the event of an airbag deployment, and can remotely unlock your vehicle. While this seems handy, I am interested if anyone here fears the security implications of the OnStar system's power?"

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  1. ALLAH AKBAR! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    *pushes detonator*

  2. I want this instead! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    "GMC, in an effort to give their vehicles more appeal to consumers, will begin offering an "prOnStar Diagnostics" program for free, where GM will remotely scan your vehicle for problems once a month via it's prOnStar system. GM has had this ability for a while, however it was always a "prOn Request". prOnStar is already automatically notified in the event of an airbag deployment, and can remotely unlock your vehicle. While this seems handy, I am interested if anyone here fears the security implications of the prOnStar's power?"

  3. Re:yes but it's OPT-IN by phatlipmojo · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Is everyone here a 17 year old or something?


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