BYD's own Shark 6 hacking investigation reveals ‘software defect’

BYD confirms hacking claim, develops fix

BYD has revealed key details following vehicle hacking concerns emerging in an ABC Four Corners investigation.

BYD's own Shark 6 hacking investigation reveals ‘software defect’

Changes will be made to some aspects of BYD’s software after a cybersecurity test exposed vulnerabilities, while the lab responsible for the Shark 6 hacking demonstration is calling for a cybersecurity star rating.

'Software defect': Chinese ute to be updated after hacking claims

BYD has acknowledged a “defect” in the software of its Shark 6 that allowed a researcher on the ABC’s Four Corners program to remotely track and access the microphone in a ute on public roads. It will result in an upcoming software update for the Shark 6 ute once “rigorous validation” is complete, with work underway to determine if it is required for other BYD vehicles. However, BYD says footage of the hacker disabling the headlights and activat…

The connected-car warning behind BYD's Shark 6 software fix

BYD has acknowledged a software defect in its Shark 6 ute after a Four Corners demonstration showed a researcher could access the vehicle's microphone and location. A fix is on the way, but no date has been set.

BYD Responds To Alleged Cybersecurity Risk In Its Vehicles

BYD is responding to claims made by Australian investigative television show, Four Corners regarding the cybersecurity of a Shark 6 DMO.Read More »

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Owners of the BYD Shark 6 will be able to rest slightly easier knowing that a software fix is on the way to better protect the ute, following an investigation which uncovered security flaws, allowing it to be hacked. Last month, the ABC’s Four Corners program showed the BYD Shark 6 could be accessed to […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!