EvaJan 10, 2023

And lo, as the prophecy foretold, California's digital license plates are totally hackable, giving away GPS location and user info:

https://jalopnik.com/researchers-hacked-californias-digital-license-plates-1849966295

Researchers Hacked California's Digital License Plates, Gaining Access to GPS Location and User Info (Update)

Just months after release, cybersecurity researchers have hacked Reviver Rplates and gained access to GPS location and sensitive user data.

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Show threadJeff JarvisJan 10, 2023
@evacide Can anyone explain why anyone would want these in the first place?
Show threadDan York
@jeffjarvis @evacide Exactly MY question, too! Why in the world would you put one of these on your car? What benefit is there to having a "digital" license plate versus the tried-and-true piece of metal we all have now?
Jan 10, 2023 at 1:17pmWeb