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October 7, 2015 08:26 pm -04

GM wants hackers to report any 'vulnerabilities' they might discover

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Along with the rise of self-driving cars, concerns over the security of vehicle software systems seem to be at the forefront of automakers' interests. Accordingly, General Motors is asking that hackers and owners alike report any vulnerabilities they might discover in the company's cars.

See also: Chrysler just launched the first-ever hacking recall for cars

This call for any and all hacking information comes on the heels of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) initiating a recall after one of its cars was hacked on the highway, resulting in a full takeover of the car's powertrain.

"If a researcher has facts related to any vulnerability in one of our products or services," a GM representative told Mashable, "we want them to report those to us." Read more...

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