GM's OnStar System Hacked 404
Makarand writes "According to this Mercury News article users of GM's OnStar system
are finding that they can modify their OnStar unit to make it work with commercially
available mapping software after disconnecting it from the OnStar network. Websites
and message boards are rife with step-by-step instructions to personalize OnStar's navigational and communications components. When a driver requests directions from OnStar his GPS data is routed over an analog cellular network to OnStar computers and the directions are read back to the driver on the same network. The price for this service is around $400 each year. Those who tap into their OnStar systems pay no such fees."
Yes, but... (Score:5, Funny)
possible new slashdot trolling technique? (Score:5, Funny)
The 1337 kidz call it (Score:4, Funny)
Onstar DELETED! Where is THE CHEAT? (Score:3, Funny)
FBI (Score:2, Funny)
First the FBI [slashdot.org], now this! You can't buy this sort of publicity!
Violation of OnStar license agreement... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Yes, but... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Slashdot Effect Counter As we speak ... (Score:5, Funny)
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Remember, it's a site dedicated to cars. They just rolled back the counter before selling the page to Slashdot, that's all.
I have to point out... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Not quite as spectacular as advertised (Score:5, Funny)
It seems to me that having wardriving componentry integrated into the car is stylish amd more discreet, so it does have value.
I guess the next step will be to add a 802.11b interface to the engine computer and port Linux to it.
Re:DMCA in 5..4..3... (Score:5, Funny)
Wait... Can you imagine the conversation?
You: I need help.
Elisa: Why do you want help?
You: I had an accident.
Elisa: Can you elaborate on that?
You: My car crashed.
Elisa: Why do you say your car crashed?
You: Because, some asshole ran me off the road!
Elisa: Do any other reasons not come to mind?
You: No dammit!
Elisa: You are being a bit negative.
You: Negative? I NEED SOME HELP!
Elisa: Why do you want some help?
You: I TOLD YOU ALREADY!
Elisa: Do you wish to told me?
You: DAMN YOU! JUST GET ME SOME HELP!
Elisa: Oh, i just get you some help.
You: YES! YOU DO THAT!
Elisa: You are sure?
You: YES YOU MORON!
Elisa: You are sure?
You: FOR THE LAST TIME, YES!
Elisa: You are sure?
You: JUST GET ME SOME HELP NOW!!!
Elisa: Can you elaborate on that?
You: *die from your blood curdling*
Ok.... maybe that's not such a good idea after all.
You put the wrong person in charge (Score:4, Funny)
I just might decide not to help you.
Re:I *like* OnStar (Score:5, Funny)
GPS:
Please make a left turn.
Why did you not make a left turn?
Please make a left turn here or I will deploy the airbag repeatedly until a left turn is made
Re:I tell ya, it's the Joker! (Score:5, Funny)
Batman: OnStar, I locked the keys in the Batmobile.
OnStar: Okay, let me see, looks like you are at Stately Wayne Manor... wait, your secret identity is Bruce Wayne!
Batman: Dammit.
Yes, but... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I *like* OnStar (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Not quite as spectacular as advertised (Score:5, Funny)
"Yeah, I've made some really neat modifications to my Corvette. You should see how fast it compiles a kernel."
KFG
Re:Not quite as spectacular as advertised (Score:2, Funny)
Batteries. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Not quite as spectacular as advertised (Score:2, Funny)
I don't see why the stock radio would have to be present for any technical reason. From what I know as an amateur installer, all that most third-party head units tie into are two 12V lines (one always on, one on with key) and possibly a 12V line to the power antenna. The worst case is that your radio shorts out spectacularily and blows a fuse. Oh yeah, and speakers, but last time I checked those weren't tied to the computer core either.
Re:Not quite as spectacular as advertised (Score:2, Funny)
A better hack would be to combine HFD (hand-free driving) with OnStar and The Clapper [techtv.com]
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I have 12 server room Clappers(TM) for sale.
Used just once, prior to my own redeployment.
Re:Yes, but... (Score:5, Funny)