>If I could figure out all of the security measures of the firmware updates, I could modify an existing system image with my own backdoors, giving me full acces

>If I could figure out all of the security measures of the firmware updates, I could modify an existing system image with my own backdoors, giving me full access to the IVI. I suppose if you brick your own computer the dealership probably won't realize that you were the one responsible. Just don't say, "yeah I cracked your ivi but after I modified the system image the car wouldn't start anymore...." Still, you might want the full warranty before attempting this step...