Japanese researchers use mobile phones to launch DDoS attacks on connected cars

Japanese researchers use mobile phones to launch DDoS attacks on connected cars

Hiroyuki Inoue, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Information Science at the City University of Hiroshima, Japan, shows how to use an APP and a custom WiFi device to attack connected cars, he is able to control his car doors, speedometer display, and accelerators.
During the presentation, Hiroyuki Inoue used a Toyota Corolla Fielder Hybrid in 2013, which was able to control its car doors, speedometer display, and accelerators.
Cheap WiFi devices
You must be thinking that this custom WiFi device must be very expensive, but this is not the case. In fact, it only costs 75000 yen or 82 US dollars. Once the production is successful, the professor will insert it into the port near the car steering wheel, this is done.
Basically, this port allows the vehicle mechanic to maintain the car and directly attach it to the internal CAN bus of the car, which is the center of all data. Once this port is placed, the professor can connect the device to the smartphone and control the car to do whatever he wants.
Automotive system paralysis
But this is not complete yet. The professor can even send a large amount of data to launch DDoS attacks on the car, thus paralyzing the whole car. This undoubtedly adds to the debate on the Security of connected cars. There were several such demonstrations a few months ago.
Today, at a three-day cybersecurity seminar in Okinawa, the professor will demonstrate his findings.
Previous cases of vehicle attacks
This section summarizes some car attack cases that occurred in 2015.
Attack Cherokee Jeep
This is not the first time a researcher has demonstrated a car attack. On March 13, July 2015, a group of researchers revealed a security vulnerability in the Sino-jeepy's on-board system that allows them to remotely gain control of their cars, and can drive cars into the ditch 10 miles away. (Freebuf reports)
Use a text message to blacklist CORVETTE
In August 2015, researchers from the University of California demonstrated how to use a simple text message to hack Corvette. This security vulnerability allows researchers to disable the brakes and activate wipers without the permission to crash. (Freebuf reports)
Black out self-driving cars
In September 2015, researchers disclosed a security vulnerability in the laser navigation system and self-driving car sensors, which allows attackers to induce system paralysis of cars. (Freebuf reports)
Hackers rob cars
In October 2015, in an unusual situation, hackers walked to the car and opened the door. Then they drove away from the car. This clearly shows how easy it is for hackers to use their fragile wireless system to open a car.