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Integrating Mileage Clocking into an Immersive Vehicle Hacking Simulator

David Rogers

David Rogers integrates commercial mileage clocking tools and remote braking overrides into an immersive vehicle simulator rig to safely study cyber-physical attacks.

Summary

The Threat of Illicit Mileage Clocking Tools

Commercial 'mileage correction' hardware tools are widely available on the gray market, allowing bad actors to manipulate digital odometer clusters and vehicle logs.

Constructing a Vehicle Hacking Simulation Rig

David Rogers details building a full-scale automotive simulator incorporating instrument clusters, head units, dashcams, and CAN bus testbenches.

Simulating Dangerous Remote Overrides and Brake Failures

Rogers demonstrates adapting the simulator to demonstrate terrifying cyber-physical scenarios—such as remotely disabling accelerator and brake response in a moving vehicle.

Standardizing Security for Autonomous and Connected Fleets

The author discusses regulatory frameworks, hardware security modules (HSMs), and cryptographic log integrity needed to protect modern connected vehicles.

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