Kia and Hyundai Fix TikTok Security Challenge

Vulnerability Potentially Caused Deaths and Thousands of Thefts in the US
Hyundai and Kia are rolling out a software update aimed at stopping an outbreak of car thefts caused by a trend on social media app TikTok. The "Kia Challenge" went viral in mid-2022 after users discovered how to steal certain cars using a screwdriver and a male USB Type A connector.

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