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U.S. motorists worry about the cybersecurity of their connected vehicles, according to a survey by HSB, part of Munich Re. Some even believe a hacker could confront them over their car audio systems or disable automotive safety features. Connected vehi… Continue reading Consumers worry about the cybersecurity of connected vehicles
It probably won’t surprise you to find out that a 1989 BMW 325i doesn’t have much in the way of electronic gadgetry onboard. In fact, what passes for an in-dash “computer” in this vintage Beemer is just a digital clock …read more
Continue reading Raspberry Pi Hitches a Ride in a 1989 BMW Dashboard
For the impatient Nissan owners who may be joining us from Google, a hacker by the name of [ea] has figured out how to get a root shell on the Bosch LCN2kai head unit of their 2015 Xterra, and it …read more
Continue reading Nissan Gives Up root Shell Thanks to Hacked USB Drive
There was a time not too long ago when hacking a car more often than not involved literal hacking. Sheet metal was cut, engine cylinders were bored, and crankshafts were machined to increase piston travel. It was all in the pursuit of milking the last ounce performance out of every …read more
Continue reading Remoticon Video: Learn How to Hack a Car with Amith Reddy
The smart features built into new cars open the door to serious cyber threats. Linked to the internet, connected cars offer cybercriminals the potential ability to remotely access and manipulate the data these systems rely on, which can lead to proble… Continue reading Protecting Connected Cars from Cyberattack
Even though connected cars should meet the highest level of security, safety, and performance, we know this is not always the case. In this interview, Moshe Shlisel, CEO at GuardKnox, discusses today’s most pressing issues related to automotive s… Continue reading Are we doing enough to protect connected cars?
Companies are increasingly building smart products that are tailored to know the individual user. In the automotive world, the next generation passenger vehicle could behave like a personal chauffeur, sentry and bodyguard rolled into one. Over the next… Continue reading Data-driven vehicles: The next security challenge
Upstream Security’s 2020 Automotive Cybersecurity Report shares in-depth insights and statistics gleaned from analyzing 367 publicly reported automotive cyber incidents spanning the past decade, highlighting vulnerabilities and insights identifie… Continue reading Automotive cybersecurity incidents doubled in 2019, up 605% since 2016
The automotive industry is undergoing an evolution towards connected and autonomous vehicles. Increasingly smart cars include added features that enhance users’ experience or improve smart car security. However, if not properly secured, such features c… Continue reading Smart car security: Good practices to improve car safety
Car manufacturers offer more software features to consumers than ever before, and increasingly popular autonomous vehicles that require integrated software introduce security vulnerabilities. Widespread cloud connectivity and wireless technologies enha… Continue reading As car manufacturers focus on connectivity, hackers begin to exploit flaws