But cars that are privately altered and equipped with internet devices could be hacked cautions Inoue.

Internet-linked technologies such as self-driving vehicles are also being developed by Japanese manufacturers.

This left the driver unable to move the car even when hitting the accelerator.

This is how to easily hack a car using a smartphone (video)

Inoue said that the maneuver could not start the engine or move the steering wheel.

Other cars could also be subject to hacking in the same way.

Toyota said that it will continue making efforts to improve protection on information security.

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source: www.techworm.net