Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

Academic researchers demonstrated a method to track vehicles by intercepting signals from tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) using low-cost receivers placed along roads. The technique enabled the collection of driver movement patterns without requiring physical access to the vehicles. No specific technical details, such as receiver models, sensor frequencies, or deployment locations, were disclosed in the report. The research highlights a privacy risk associated with wireless IoT sensors in automotive systems. No dates, CVE IDs, or affected vehicle models were mentioned. The findings were published by SecurityWeek without additional context on mitigation or real-world exploitation.