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General Motors to pay $12.75 million over driver data sales
General Motors has agreed to a $12.75 million settlement with California over allegations that it unlawfully sold drivers’ location and behavioral data to brokers, …
$100 radio equipment can track cars through their tire sensors
When people consider what might track their movements, they think of smartphone apps, GPS services, or roadside cameras. The tires of a new car rarely enter that equation. …
Poland restricts Chinese-made cars at protected military sites
Poland’s military leadership has decided that cars manufactured in the People’s Republic of China will no longer cross the gates of sensitive military bases. The decision …
Connected cars are racing ahead, but security is stuck in neutral
Connected cars are already on Europe’s roads, loaded with software, sensors, and constant data connections. Drivers love the features these vehicles bring, from remote apps to …
Connected cars are smart, convenient, and open to cyberattacks
Consumers are concerned about vulnerabilities in their vehicles, which directly impacts purchasing behavior and brand loyalty, according to RunSafe Security. Vehicles now run …
Securing vehicles as they become platforms for code and data
In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Knoblauch, CISO at Element Fleet Management, discusses how the rise of connected vehicles and digital operations is reshaping fleet …
Thieves don’t need your car keys, just a wireless signal
A recent study by researchers at the University of Padova reveals that despite the rise in car thefts involving Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems, the auto industry has made …
Connected cars drive into a cybersecurity crisis
Technology has entered all areas of life, and our cars are no exception. They have become computers on wheels, equipped with sensors, software, and connectivity that provide …
The future of automotive cybersecurity: Treating vehicles as endpoints
The automotive industry is facing many of the same cybersecurity risks and threats that successful organizations in other sectors are up against, but it’s also battling some …
Integrating cybersecurity into vehicle design and manufacturing
In this Help Net Security interview, Yaron Edan, CISO at REE Automotive, discusses the cybersecurity landscape of the automotive industry, mainly focusing on electric and …
The reality of hacking threats in connected car systems
With the integration of sophisticated technologies like over-the-air updates and increased data connectivity, cars are no longer just modes of transportation but also hubs of …
Automotive cybersecurity: A decade of progress and challenges
As connected cars become a standard feature in the market, the significance of automotive cybersecurity rises, playing an essential role in ensuring the safety of road users. …
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