25 sats \ 1 reply \ @Satosora OP 29 May \ parent \ on: Old or New cars? alter_native
I have heard the new cars from China seem to have spyware on them.
Having wifi inside a car is kind of a new concept, but I am sure that is used to track your location.
It's (almost?) all cars made in the last 10 years honestly. They often come with satellite receivers and allow for over-the-air updates to their software. They all allow for remote connection of one form or another and typically have far less-than-ideal security to support it. Here's one article about how the manufacturers are selling your data [1].
- https://archive.is/0wqhh - (NYT) "Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies"
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