Now-fixed web bugs allowed hackers to remotely unlock and start any of millions of Subarus. More disturbingly, they could also access at least a year of cars’ location histories—and Subaru employees still can.
I am not a car owner, but think that if faced with something like this, I’d consult with forums and/or a reputable mechanic on how to remove the telematics unit altogether. Apparently it is easy on some cars.
Just tossing this on these threads at this point:
I am not a car owner, but think that if faced with something like this, I’d consult with forums and/or a reputable mechanic on how to remove the telematics unit altogether. Apparently it is easy on some cars.
For the Subaru’s, you have to take out the stereo head unit/screen and pull some wiring/module off of it.
Its apparently not terrible, but it’s a big ask for people who don’t deal with car audio/electrical on a regular basis.
Then I’d ask a mechanic that normally services it. The telematics are too much of a problem to not resolve.