The Internet-of-Things is increasingly making its way into the automotive sphere. As more drivers link smartphones to their cars, they should keep in mind the security risks of the communication channels used to do this. With many new things, we often learn about the benefits of connected technologies first-hand, but hear about the risks and mishaps in the news.
The same is true for connected cars, especially after the Tesla Model S hack that led to a swift response from the manufacturer. The recent hack was done by security researchers who disclosed their findings to Tesla, but black hat hacking is also an ever-growing possibility. An infographic by Arxan shows three main attack points corresponding to some information they have on security for automotive IoT. Along with mobile apps and the on-board diagnostic port behind your dashboard, infotainment systems are also a main focus. Car manufacturers that offer in-car WiFi need to be especially vigilant about keeping their networks secure, since communication channels between connected devices can be intercepted.
Source: Arxan
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Infographic: Vulnerabilities Of The Connected Car
The Internet-of-Things is increasingly making its way into the automotive sphere. As more drivers link smartphones to their cars, they should keep in mind the security risks of the communication channels used to do this. With many new things, we often learn about the benefits of connected technologies first-hand, but hear about the risks and mishaps in the news.
The same is true for connected cars, especially after the Tesla Model S hack that led to a swift response from the manufacturer. The recent hack was done by security researchers who disclosed their findings to Tesla, but black hat hacking is also an ever-growing possibility. An infographic by Arxan shows three main attack points corresponding to some information they have on security for automotive IoT. Along with mobile apps and the on-board diagnostic port behind your dashboard, infotainment systems are also a main focus. Car manufacturers that offer in-car WiFi need to be especially vigilant about keeping their networks secure, since communication channels between connected devices can be intercepted.
Source: Arxan
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