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Wireless tire pressure monitoring systems in cars may compromise privacy, pose security threat

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Aug 13 2010

Wireless tire pressure monitoring systems in cars may compromise privacy, pose security threat
New wireless technologies in cars may compromise a driver’s privacy and pose a security threat, warn researchers. Modern automobiles are increasingly equipped with wireless sensors and devices, such as systems that monitor air pressure inside tires and trigger dashboard warnings if a tire’s pressure drops. These wireless signals can be intercepted 120 feet away from the car using a simple …

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