Security Flaws in Android Apps Allow Remote Car Hacks

• Security researchers hacked into the backend infrastructure of two major automakers' connected vehicles in early 2026.
• The hacks allowed the researchers to remotely unlock doors and start engines of the connected cars.
• Researchers Shubham Shah and Sam Curry exploited flaws in the automakers' Android apps to gain remote access.
• The exploits enabled remote commands to start engines, flash headlights, and sound horns.
• The researchers' actions highlight significant security vulnerabilities in connected vehicle systems.