Readit Newsethagnawl commented on Vanishing from Hyundai’s data network techno-fandom.org/~hobbit... · Posted by u/pilingual
The story is still infuriating. You can't use what you paid for, unless you comply with what the manufacturer wants.
Oh, I agree that it's infuriating, frustrating and disappointing. My US-based stance is that, while there have been some encouraging developments on the right-to-repair front, more generally the rollback/demonization of regulations, de-fanging of CFPB et al all project a future where this sort of behavior is the norm for an ever increasing number of "critical" devices and we have no recourse. So, I think we have to be ready to vote with our dollars and reject these options, bend these devices to our will when it's possible and work around them when it's not.
ethagnawl commented on Monero appears to be in the midst of a successful 51% attack twitter.com/p3b7_/status/... · Posted by u/treyd
Unless they drive the price into the ground.
Right? If an attack like this is successful _and_ obvious/detectable, then it _should_ drive the price into the ground.
ethagnawl commented on Vanishing from Hyundai’s data network techno-fandom.org/~hobbit... · Posted by u/pilingual
I recently had a similarly unfriendly experience in my inlaws' new Lexus, which has an accompanying mobile app for vehicle management and some advanced setup features. How did we learn about this almost completely required app & mobile setup process? If you start driving with Google Maps via Android Auto it will terminate the AA interface after a few minute and replace it with a nag screen about setting up the Lexus mobile software. There is no alternative but to comply.
> There is no alternative but to comply.
Maybe not within the confines of the head unit but you can still stick your phone onto the dash like I do in my (dumb) cars.
ethagnawl commented on Flipper Zero dark web firmware bypasses rolling code security rtl-sdr.com/flipperzero-d... · Posted by u/lq9AJ8yrfs
> For this new attack to work, all that is needed is a single button-press capture from the keyfob, without any jamming. Just from that single capture, it is able to emulate all the keyfob's functions, including lock, unlock, and unlock trunk.
If I don't press the buttons on my keyfob am I safe from this?
The only keyfob functionality I normally use is that when it is outside the car but within about a meter of the door handle the door can be locked or unlocked by pressing a button on the door handle.
That's an interesting question. Unless that feature uses NFC or some other protocol, I'd think you're still susceptible.
ethagnawl commented on Flipper Zero dark web firmware bypasses rolling code security rtl-sdr.com/flipperzero-d... · Posted by u/lq9AJ8yrfs
This is why keyless "start button" functions on cars is a bad idea.
The old approach of keyfob to unlock the car and a real key for the ignition is safer.
Having multiple levels of security is good.
However, having worked in the car security industry many years ago, I discovered that car manufacturers actually like it when their customer's cars are stolen - Insurance payouts often result in another sale.
I'm currently driving a rental which has this feature and I can't stand it. There is no added value and this feature exists solely to appeal to people who think it's "cool". (They must exist, right?) I guess you get used to it with time but I find myself constantly having to throw the key back into the car so I can do things like exit momentarily and keep the air conditioning going. I also don't trust that the car won't then lock itself with the key and my child inside, so I also have to remember to roll down the window.
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ethagnawl commented on Show HN: Use Their ID – Use your local UK MP’s ID for the Online Safety Act use-their-id.com/... · Posted by u/timje1
Huh. I'd always assumed the zip code was validated against the card's billing address but maybe it's actually for some kind of market research. I'll have to try myself.
Following up: I tried a valid but incorrect zip code recently and the transaction was declined. Presumably this is because there is a valid one associated with my account?
ethagnawl commented on A short post on short trains shakeddown.substack.com/p... · Posted by u/surprisetalk
Why are tech dudes so hung up on homelessness? Also, the reference to it was so callous and would seem to reveal a complete lack of empathy: NYC has too many homeless people; let's build a metro in Jersey City in order to make Jersey City ... more of a thing and not even attempt to address the "problem" in any substantive way.
It's also a feat of mental gymnastics to put European infrastructure on a pedestal while ranting about NY's taxes and, more broadly, the US' difficulties building infrastructure.
Personally, I'm faster at scanning items than most cashiers are. I used to work in retail, though, so maybe that's just me.
I haven't ever experienced a receipt check while using self-checkout. If I did, I'd stop visiting that store. That's a bright red line for me. To my partner's chagrin, it's one of the reasons I won't go into Costco.
While self-checkout is less private in a lot of ways (see article) I value it because I have social anxiety and would prefer to avoid too much (or too little!) smalltalk with cashiers -- especially about the items I'm buying.