Car Computer Hacking is a Real Problem But There is an Easy Solution





Our Friends at Auto Week Give Us a Recall Fix for the Jeep Cherokee Software Hack


 Even though it was already a well-known fact that there was a strong possibility that new cars equipped with all the latest computer software could be easily hacked through your vehicle’s computer on board computer touchscreen, it was proven earlier this week that the possibility is definitely a reality. Two computer experts using a laptop from several miles away were able to access the controls of a Jeep Cherokee by hacking into the Web-connected infotainment system. Since that Jeep Cherokee hacking experiment, Chrysler immediately initiated a voluntary safety recall that would update 1.4 million vehicles equipped with the U-connect touchscreen. 

The problem is serious but thank goodness there have been no reports of any injuries yet due to malicious hacking but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. That’s why car manufacturers are taking this so seriously. Even though the recall involves several different makes and models, the solution is easier than one might think. A customer may request a USB drive from the SCA that will upgrade the software which will provide the necessary additional safety features. Customers can also log on to http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ to input their VIN numbers and find out if their car is affected. If you have the Uconnect system, you should probably check.

Customers with questions or concerns can call FCA’s U.S. customer care center at (800) 853-1403.
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