Security flaws in a carmaker’s web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere

August 10, 2025 Zack Whittaker

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Security researcher Eaton Zveare told TechCrunch that the flaws he discovered in the carmaker's centralized dealer portal exposed vast access to customer and vehicle data. With this access, Zveare said he could remotely take over a customer's account and unlock their cars, and more.

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