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		cryptonector on Sept 26, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hacking Kia: Remotely controlling cars with just a... > The License Plate to VIN form uses a third-party API to convert license plate number to VIN I guess that exists to make life easier for police. And because all patrol car laptops nation-wide need this, it really can't be authenticated meaningfully?

BenjiWiebe on Sept 27, 2024 | [–]

I don't think the police are using this software. I'm pretty sure they have their own official access to governmental (DMV) records.

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