Car Hacking: Security Experts Caution Automakers On Greater Need For ... - International Business Times
Buried under hoods and behind touchscreen control panels, microprocessors run by millions of lines of code operate an array of crucial functions, from brakes and steering to headlights and horns. This new era in the evolution of motorized transport seems like a win-win situation for all. Most consumers embrace the technologies, and automakers welcome the bigger profit margins that teched-out cars provide. Automakers are so eager to pile more microprocessors and software into their vehicles that they’re moving faster than their ability to secure what are essentially rolling wireless networks. Experts say they are creating poorly protected systems that have the potential to be commandeered by malicious hackers who could take control of vehicles and send them careening into other cars. “Manufacturers are rushing headlong into implementing technologies that rely on connectivity without taking into account the possible unintended consequences and the accompanying increase in attack surface,” said Jean Taggart, senior security... "Careful thought and evaluating the possible drawbacks of emerging technologies needs to be done by car manufacturers. Every year the latest models feature a new convenience-related personal technology features, like smartphone connectivity, or safety-critical computing functions, such as auto-braking to void rear-end collisions. Source: www.ibtimes.com
