Interesting take on the TrackingPoint system

[Chard1906]

I came across this today, and enjoyed the write up.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/07/30/small_number_of_computeraided_rifles_could_be_hacked_in_contrived_scenario/

 

[Juster]

"However, if a TrackingPoint's WiFi is turned on, and left on the default password, anyone who knows that default and is within WiFi range can gain access to the system. "

Duhuuuh. If I leave my keys in the car anyone can drive it.

 

[Grawfr]

Wifi range... that damn hacker is hiding with his equipment less than 30m from my mountain hide! Find him, boys!