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Jeep Hackers Hired to Work for Uber

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Getty 082915 Uber?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1440896724868Spencer Platt/Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCO) — Uber hires two hackers.

After remotely hijacking a Jeep and causing the Fiat Chrysler recall of 1.4 million vehicles, hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek are now working for Uber.

“Looking forward to starting Tuesday with the great team at @Uber Advanced Technology Center,” tweeted Miller. “Should be a cool challenge and a lot of fun.”

Uber’s Advanced Technology Center is where the ride-sharing company experiments with autonomous vehicles and robotics.

“Charlie and Chris are joining the team at Uber’s Advanced Technologies Center, and will also work closely with Chief Security Officer Joe Sullivan and Chief Information Security Officer John Flynn to continue building out a world-class safety and security program at Uber,” said an Uber spokesperson in a statement to WIRED.

Uber is no doubt concerned about the security of its vehicles. In February, the ride-sharing company experienced a security breach that may have exposed the names and license identification numbers of potentially 50,000 Uber drivers.

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