Observed Signal · Nov 8, 2026 · Technical Release · Source: t3n · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Renault Navi Hack: Developer Fixes Winter Time
An Estonian developer, Rasmus Moorats, hacked the navigation system of his 2014 Renault Latitude to change the clock for winter time. The TomTom Carminat Live unit relied on an SD card with map data; without the original card, the time could not be adjusted. Moorats reverse-engineered the system, found the Linux-based OS, and used a kernel exploit technique to crash the system and run his own script, successfully changing the time. The hack required physical access and does not expose a dangerous vulnerability, but it highlights the susceptibility of older car software to unauthorized modifications.
The article is about a niche hack of a car navigation system to change the clock, highlighting a security flaw in older vehicle software. It is not directly relevant to the AdTech, MarTech, or advertising industry, but touches on automotive technology infrastructure.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Developer Rasmus Moorats hacked his 2014 Renault Latitude's navigation system to change the clock.
- The navigation system is a TomTom Carminat Live from 2011 running a Linux 2.6.28.10-based OS.
- The hack required physical access to the vehicle and an SD card.
- The time change was performed on October 25, 2026, after the switch to winter time.
- The hack exploits the system's DRM protection, which normally restricts time settings to original SD cards.
Connected Companies & Entities
“The manufacturer of the navigation system (TomTom Carminat Live) that was hacked. The company is mentioned as the maker of the device.”
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