Smartphone-Car Connection Found Insecure (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Smartphone-Car Connection Found Insecure (1 of 2)

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This is a hardware setup in which an Android phone is integrated with the head unit of a 2015 model vehicle (upper left). MirrorLink is the connection protocol and allows the driver or passenger to control phone apps via the car's dash and steering wheel controls.

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NYU Tandon: Damon McCoy

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