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Disconnecting will not restore corrupted firmware. Once virus is there, disconnecting just prevents data transfer.

• a3n 11y ago
  Exactly. But at least you'd break the current control link and possibly/hopefully be able to stop and steer. Maybe in addition to breaking a link on a panic stop, stopping and steering would be set to a non-commanded mode that relies less or not at all (maybe impossible with current design?) on software commands.
  • maxerickson 11y ago
    The malicious firmware could just omit all that stuff. I guess the disconnect could be physical/mechanical and require physical intervention to reconnect (but cost, etc.).