Smart cars weaponised by domestic violence abusers | ABC NEWS
Internet-connected cars are being weaponised for abuse by perpetrators of family and domestic violence, prompting calls for manufacturers to embed more safety features in their systems.
In one example a woman’s car had a “kill switch” activated that prevented her from driving beyond a 1 kilometre radius from her home.
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