Hacking risk through my car charger??

Michael10377

I recently allowed someone of low ethical standards to use my car charger to charge their Android phone. I didn't even consider this until after the event, but could my system have been compromised through this event?? The car is a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, it is the charger/music device port below the radio. I play music through my iPhone through this port. What should I do now??

Gjoksi

Hello.

Check out this post:

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/91681/do-electric-cars-need-an-antivirus-what-we-know-so-far

If i were you, i would contact Bitdefender Consumer Support by chat, telephone or e-mail:

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/91918/bitdefender-websites-and-bitdefender-consumer-support-contacts

Regards.

Alexandru_BD

I wouldn't worry too much here. If we are not talking about a fully electric car, there is little to no damage that can be done using a cable. Yes, in the event the car is electric and more sophisticated and a "smart" cable is plugged in, we can use our imagination to see what could happen. Modern electric cars are essentially advanced computers.

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/91874/youtuber-demonstrates-fake-charging-cable-that-can-hack-your-computer

Regards