Tag: telematics

  • Slashdot: Software Flaw Exposes Millions of Subarus, Rivers of Driver Data

    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/28/0013226/software-flaw-exposes-millions-of-subarus-rivers-of-driver-data?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Software Flaw Exposes Millions of Subarus, Rivers of Driver Data Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The report highlights significant vulnerabilities in Subaru’s STARLINK telematics software, which permitted unauthorized access to numerous vehicles through easily accessible data. This case underscores ongoing security concerns in connected vehicle technologies,…

  • Hacker News: GM parks claims driver location data was given to insurers, pushing up premiums

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/17/gm_settles_ftc_charges/ Source: Hacker News Title: GM parks claims driver location data was given to insurers, pushing up premiums Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: General Motors has reached a settlement with the FTC regarding privacy concerns tied to its Smart Driver program, which improperly collected and shared location data without…

  • The Register: GM parks claims that driver location data was shared to insurers, pushed up premiums

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/17/gm_settles_ftc_charges/ Source: The Register Title: GM parks claims that driver location data was shared to insurers, pushed up premiums Feedly Summary: We’ll defo ask for permission next time, automaker tells FTC General Motors on Thursday said that it has reached a settlement with the FTC “to address privacy concerns about our now-discontinued Smart…