Honk If You Love Privacy! (Too Late, Your Car Already Told On You)

Description:Your car is spying on you—and not just in the ways you’d expect. From contact info and driving behavior to biometric data and facial recognition, modern vehicles are collecting more data than ever. In this episode, we dive into how automakers and even governments are using this data, including a lawsuit against GM for allegedly selling driver data to insurance companies. Plus, we explore security vulnerabilities in key fobs, EV chargers, and even Tesla’s software, where hackers have demonstrated alarming access to vehicle functions. Stay tuned to learn how to protect yourself from privacy risks and potential cyber threats in your own car.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Other Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteSources: AP - In China, your car could be talking the governmentQuartz - A Chinese official explained how the country’s electric-car surveillance worksCar Scoops - More Venues Across China are Banning Tesla EVs over Security ConcernsWired - How Your New Car Tracks YouVPR - VehiclePrivacyReportTexas lawsuit - State of Texas v. GMCBS News - GM is selling driver data to insurers w/o consumers’ knowledge. Reuters - Tesla workers shared sensitive images recorded by customer carsUNR - Can EVs be hackedDark Reading - Tesla Gear Gets Hacked Multiple Times in Pwn2Own Contest*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.