Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry Forescout estimates that ‘software in modern cars exceeds 100 million lines of code’ — 15 times greater than in avionics software. That means that hackers have numerous points of entry, whether it’s through mobile apps, cell phone networks, internet access, the vehicle’s Controller Area Network (CAN) bus, or even the onboard diagnostics port. A 2019… Read More
Tesla Model 3 Stolen From Mall of America Using Only a Smartphone A little bit of social engineering can go a long way. With cars becoming more connected than ever, cybersecurity is a hot-button topic that extends past your computer screen and into your car. Using a bit of technology, an alleged car thief was able to get his hands on a Model 3 at the Mall… Read More
Over a dozen vulnerabilities uncovered in BMW vehicles After 13 months of research, the team discovered 14 vulnerabilities which could place connected cars at risk of compromise. The tests were conducted with BMW’s backing and in laboratory conditions. Impacted vehicles are included in the automaker’s i Series, X1 sDrive, 5 Series, and 7 Series. In total, as documented in Keen Security Lab’s technical… Read More
A flaw in a connected alarm system exposed vehicles to remote hacking Car hacking has become a major focus in the security community in recent years, as more vehicles are hooked up to the cellular internet. But while convenient to control your car from your phone, it’s also opened up new points for attack — which could have real-world consequences. You might not even realize you’re a… Read More