Also one that has anti-virus/malware protections built and the option to opt out of internet if so desired, in much the same as the home computer. The 2019 may just be a break for FCA to develop a new computer system that is a bit more user friendly and individually adjustable to the consumers needs. I am sure that the 'smart car' is still here to stay. It would still make it available to those that want it and shield those that do not want it. Putting a 'kill switch' so to speak, on internet access would solve that problem. Every app you put on it you sign away a lot of data access to your life.Ī hack on your smart phone can be a very bad situation. Of course that does not exclude hacks.īut again there were benefits to this internet access.Īctually there is just as much to fear or more from a smart phone. All is possible with internet access and apps from 3rd parties. That is driving style, locations, and mileage driven and even potential for spying on internal conversations in the vehicle. I may be screwed on upgrading, but no one is going to steer my TH/E into the ditch except me!Ĭlick to expand.Actually, it may have had a lot to do with customer (potential) concerns with a 'smart' car and the amount of information that was obtainable. So I'm still going with the 'bright spot' on the immunity on being hacked. The analysis was very simple - no internet, no hackability. I was part of the team that did the analysis that showed it was impossible to hack the actual controls of the aircraft on which our company had computers. The company I worked for built computers and systems for fly-by-wire.

After the September 11 attacks, the FAA was spooked about someone being able to remotely control fly-by-wire aircraft. I'll share a little of my work experience. There is no upgrade path short of replacing the entire head unit.

Hence the '2019 uConnect 4 owners are screwed' comment as far as being able to upgrade. The 2019 uConnect 4 (no 'C') has no circuit board that has the internet connectivity. If uConnect doesn't have internet capability, there's no path to get to the ECM - short of opening the hood and physically accosting the ECM or plugging into the ODB2 port, both of which requires access to the vehicle. The only internet connection is through uConnect.

These articles show how the internet connection to the ECM can control a vehicle. Click to expand.I believe you are missing my point.

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