Biometrics System Hacking in Modern Smart Vehicles
Kevin2600 and Li Swei demonstrate bypassing in-vehicle facial recognition and voiceprint biometric systems to authenticate, start engines, and execute hidden commands.
Summary
The Rise of In-Vehicle Biometric Authentication
Automakers increasingly integrate facial recognition cameras and voiceprint microphones into vehicle cabins for driver profiles, keyless ignition, and in-car shopping.
Attacking In-Cabin Facial Recognition Systems
Kevin2600 and Li Swei demonstrate practical presentation attacks using printed photos, digital screens, and 3D silicone masks to bypass driver authentication and start engines.
Spoofing Voiceprint Systems with Acoustic Audio Injection
The researchers show how to synthesize victim voiceprints and embed ultrasonic or psychoacoustically hidden voice commands inside music tracks (e.g., 'Open the car window').
Securing Multi-Modal Biometrics in Automotive Design
The authors recommend liveness detection algorithms, IR depth sensing, and multi-factor physical confirmation for critical automotive controls.
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