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Outdated Car Web Browsers Expose Users to Cybersecurity Risks

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Researchers from the DistriNet Research Unit at KU Leuven have found that many newly released devices, including cars, contain outdated web browsers that lack essential security updates. These embedded browsers can be vulnerable to phishing attacks and other security threats due to their outdated software. The findings highlight the risks associated with the use of such devices in everyday life.

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Technique (3)

Phishing
Privilege Escalation
T1566 - Phishing

Affected Platform (6)

AMD Adrenalin
Chromium
Electron
NeoBrowser
Steam
Ubisoft Connect

Tool (1)

CheckEngine

Vulnerability (1)

Open Redirect

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CheckEngine exploits Open Redirect
Open Redirect targets AMD Adrenalin
Open Redirect targets Chromium
Open Redirect targets Electron
Open Redirect targets NeoBrowser
Phishing targets AMD Adrenalin
Phishing targets Chromium
Phishing targets Electron
Phishing targets NeoBrowser
Privilege Escalation targets AMD Adrenalin
Privilege Escalation targets Chromium
Privilege Escalation targets Electron
Privilege Escalation targets NeoBrowser
T1566 - Phishing targets AMD Adrenalin
T1566 - Phishing targets Chromium
T1566 - Phishing targets Electron
T1566 - Phishing targets NeoBrowser
Open Redirect related to Steam
Open Redirect related to Ubisoft Connect

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