Volkswagen hid a car hacking flaw for two years
Researchers just revealed that technology used in 126 types of cars makes them easier to steal, and that Volkswagen went to court two years ago to keep their discovery a secret.
Three European computer scientists knew about the flaws since 2012, and they warned automakers. But Volkswagen used its lawyers to keep the research under wraps until now, when a legal settlement allowed the documents to go public.
Researchers just revealed that technology used in 126 types of cars makes them easier to steal, and that Volkswagen went to court two years ago to keep their discovery a secret.
Three European computer scientists knew about the flaws since 2012, and they warned automakers. But Volkswagen used its lawyers to keep the research under wraps until now, when a legal settlement allowed the documents to go public.
