Wow! I hope nobody was injured.

Notice how fast they get that fire extinguished once the FD gets there, it's not like that with EVs.

 

Anybody see this news about insurers refusing to cover certain 2015-2019 Kia/Hyundai vehicles due to theft?

 

I saw an article on this. I didn't read it closely, but State Farm and one other were mentioned as the 1st two companies to do it. Not sure if it was a valid article or not though.

 

I'll let the video speak for itself.

 

Or just buy any modern ICE car geared for efficiency and never worry about that. Gas pumps are pretty straightforward. It is concerning the amount of things I've read about charger/charging problems.

 

I did hear something about that...

 

Is this guy a real hacker or just a "script kiddie" who's running a program he downloaded on the internet?

I can't really tell what his intentions are other than hijacking the terminal, maybe I'm missing something.
But- what he's doing is not cool!

 

Some people don't want gas cars and want to be able to fuel their cars at home.
What's a real hacker? They got into a system that is supposed to be secure, so they hacked it. Super easy to do in this case but a hack just the same.

 

Somebody who develops exploits.

 

True my friend and soooo not cool. IMO
If that exploit is onine so anyone can download it and use it, they will have to strengthen the security on these terminals.
I never understood the "hacker" mentality.


Very true.
And if anyone wants to know,
a Script kiddie is just someone with no skills who's downloading scripts or programs online thus using someone elses work to do hacks and exploits aka "a poser"- but still hacking nonetheless lol

 

Steve Wozniak is one of the greatest hackers ever.
https://cybersecurityventures.com/st...ry-of-hacking/

You don't get to be an expert in hardware and software without being a hacker. Companies hire hackers to try and exploit their systems so they can increase security, this dude did EA a favour he tested their security for free. He used normal IT tools not some sketchy malware.

 

First I would like to lift up my friend Lex2k, I am not debating or disagreeing, he is correct.

What I mean by hacking: to do or use something in a way that was not originally intended, this is my definition.

This can be on computers or "hacking into the existing plumbing to add a feature" or "hacking into the wiring to install an aftermarket stereo".
I have programmed in so many languages over the years and it's true- you must be able to "hack" or you can't program, no way around it.
What I mean by this is interfacing into existing code or library to add features, etc or to make code(whether your own or others) compatable with your application without violating ethics.

The other kind of hacking is "white Hat" hacking for penetration testing with the permission of the person's equipment you are asked to test, ethical.
Last kind is "black hat" hacking which I don't endorse due to ethics- penetrating or taking over someone's computer without their permission, not ethical.

My issue with the man who exploited the EA machine is whether or not he had the permission to exploit their machine- using common tools or etc.
If he did, cool.
If he didn't, I don't think EA will be ok with this and if he plastered the exploit(using common tools or other) on social media he could be in big trouble since someone can use that info to actually impant malware. lol

Just my opinion, ya'll be the judge.

Very big subject, new thread worthy someday!
That's all I have on that for now. lol

 

I agree with everything you're saying, this section of the forum needs the thank button. Here's how hacking works: if you do it, it's illegal. If a giant company does it via accidentally stealing your private info for 10 years, that's not hacking that's a mistake. A software glitch.

 

So I have a 2001 es300 in pretty good shape. (Knock wood) So I'm on my way home and I need to get over in the left lane to make a turn lane. I can't because I got this white Scion riding my Blindspot. So I tap the brakes a tad to get behind him and he evens up with me and throws up the universal sign for money (aka Johnny Manziel) so I just gas it and shoot in front and get in my turn lane. The guy now comes up on my passenger side and yells "how much" excuse me"how much for the car" I just bought it. He asks how much and I tell him(3700) how many miles(136K) then yells as he peels off, your so fu#&@!? Lucky! Made me smile. I've had some pretty nice cars over the years but have never had anything like this to happen. Being a Lexus owner for a couple months now, I understand the enthusiasm. ❤️

My new love

 

Awesome story bro!

I see you are a new member so Welcome to Club Lexus!