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With the increasing computerization of modern cars, driving has certainly become more convenient. Innovations such as infotainment and navigation systems, Wi-Fi, automatic software updates, and more have transformed the driving experience. However, the rapid advancement in technology has outpaced vehicle security measures, leaving millions susceptible to cyber attacks. The Car Hacker’s Handbook is your guide to understanding the complex network of computer systems and embedded software in contemporary vehicles.
The book starts by identifying potential vulnerabilities and providing comprehensive explanations of the communication processes over the CAN bus and between various devices and systems. Once you’ve grasped the vehicle’s communication network, you’ll discover how to intercept data and execute specialized hacks to track vehicles, unlock doors, glitch engines, disrupt communication, and much more.
The Car Hacker’s Handbook emphasizes the use of affordable, open-source hacking tools such as Metasploit, Wireshark, Kayak, can-utils, and ChipWhisperer. The book will guide you on how to:
– Develop a precise threat model for your vehicle
– Reverse engineer the CAN bus to manipulate engine signals
– Exploit weaknesses in diagnostic and data-logging systems
– Hack into the ECU and other firmware and embedded systems
– Channel exploits through infotainment and vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems
– Override factory settings with performance-tuning techniques
– Construct physical and virtual test benches to safely experiment with exploits
If you’re intrigued by automotive security and have an inclination towards hacking a two-ton computer, The Car Hacker’s Handbook should be your go-to resource.