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Mercedes-Benz Hacked in Just a Minute

Giancarlo Perlas November 28, 2017

Mercedes-Benz is known for its top-of-the-line technology and tons of innovations. However, a couple of thieves caught in a CCTV showed that the brand’s cars are not 100% foolproof. In a footage released by the West Midlands Police in Birmingham, UK, a Mercedes could be seen parked in the victim’s driveway. Then another car parked behind it. Two hooded men carrying identical devices proceeded to the parked Mercedes. One of the men stayed at the door of the parked Mercedes and the other went near the house. In a few seconds, they were able to hack into the door of the Mercedes. Just like that, one of them entered into… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Electronics Failure

Giancarlo Perlas June 30, 2016
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One video posted on YouTube shows a Mercedes-Benz A-Class seemingly having a nervous breakdown in its electronics component. The display, speedometer, entertainment system are all going haywire. While no explanation was provided in the description of the video, the title suggests that the Mercedes might have been hacked or simply having a problem in its electronic components. Previously, alarms were raised when issues about a possible hacking of autonomous vehicles surfaced. Two years ago, IT experts Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek showed us that it is possible. However, it involves dismantling the dashboard and manually connecting a computer to the CAN bus of the auto. It should be noted though that the… Continue Reading »

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Jeep Hacking Raises a Flag with Mercedes-Benz

Giancarlo Perlas July 29, 2015

After two professional hackers successfully took control of a stock 2014 Jeep Cherokee, security experts have turned their eyes to the biggest players in the luxury car market namely Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. They are worried that the growing reliance of the said brands to technology, especially in automating many features of their vehicles, might make them vulnerable later to hacking. Early last year, we posted the question whether a Mercedes car can be hacked. Forbes answered that through a YouTube video showing Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek taking command of a car by connecting to its CAN (controller area network) bus. Although the specimen wasn’t a Mercedes, it just showed… Continue Reading »

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