Internet-connected cars could eradicate dedicated vehicle trackers in South Africa

[Daniel Puchert]

Car tracker threat in South Africa

The growing adoption of Internet-connected cars could eventually eradicate dedicated vehicle trackers in South Africa.

However, cellular networks and major car manufacturers expect dedicated aftermarket trackers to be around for some time as it is not possible to retrofit connected car services to older models.

 

[justplain]

interesting. With the complexity of the integrated systems in modern cars, it's not like you can cut a wire and bobs your uncle.
Neutralizing built in tracking features could prove a major deterrent or potentially render the vehicle worthless/undriveable.
Though saying that, I also dont want to be tracked all the time. Wont be long before the government want to know your speed and location in order to penalize you for being a naughty boy/girl/them/they/whatever.

 

[Pythonista]

Altho', it can be said that factory fitted systems (in the initial design and build) will have ONE way of installing - and thus once compromised/hacked, will be open on all cars of that make/model. I suspect we'll see a new slew of "additional" after-market systems that will add some level of complexity/obfuscation.

 

[Cosmik Debris]

What do people driving cars in 50% of South Africa not covered do?

 

[B-1]

You can buy a radio jammer on practically every corner. Hardly secure at all.

 

[garyc]

A lot of the electric scooters and bicycles sold locally for delivery services have these systems fitted. They are really cheap and useful for this application.

People realize quickly that these vehicles are not worth stealing, the operator can track the movements, and automatic geofencing can be enabled.