From Pwn2Own Automotive 2025: Unpacking the Tesla Wall Connector Exploit Chain and Its Broader Cybersecurity Implication
August 5, 2025We analyze the exploit chain used against the Tesla Wall Connector EV charger at Pwn2Own Automotive 2025, mapping it to the Automotive Threat Matrix and exploring its broader implications for automotive cybersecurity.
CyberThreat Research LabPhishing Beyond Emails: How Compromised Installers Threaten Automotive Software Supply Chains
July 23, 2025We examine how a signed Windows installer was used to deploy Redline Stealer malware, successfully bypassing traditional defenses. The incident reveals critical blind spots in automotive cybersecurity and highlights the need for zero-trust principles across the entire software supply chain.
CyberThreat Research LabGet CRA-Ready: One Platform to Simplify CRA Compliance
July 14, 2025The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) has set cybersecurity requirements focusing on Products with Digital Elements (PDE). This means that manufacturers within the supply chain must monitor and report vulnerabilities once discovered. Otherwise, a fine of a substantial financial penalty will be imposed. In this landscape, what manufacturers need is a solution that offers proactive Vulnerability and SBOM Management.
VicOneCVE-2025-6019: A Privilege Escalation Flaw With Implications for AGL and the Future of SDVs
June 25, 2025A recently disclosed Linux flaw shows how seemingly ordinary bugs are starting to affect software-defined vehicles (SDVs). We unpack CVE-2025-6019, its impact on Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), and what it means for in-vehicle cybersecurity.
CyberThreat Research LabReplicating RAMN Using a Single STM32 Board: A Hands-On Exploration
May 26, 2025Replicating the core functions of a full-scale Resistant Automotive Miniature Network (RAMN) using just a single STM32 board is a practical, cost-effective way to dive into advanced in-vehicle networking. In this hands-on guide, we run through the step-by-step setup, enabling engineers and enthusiasts alike to prototype resilient automotive communication systems with minimal hardware.
CyberThreat Research LabThe Recall Risk From Unseen Vulnerabilities: Strategies for Safer Software-Defined Vehicles
May 21, 2025Traditional vulnerability management platforms overlook zero-day vulnerabilities, putting the automotive industry at risk. Discover how xZETA provides more visibility into vulnerabilities to help the industry stay ahead of emerging threats.
VicOneLockBit Ransomware Group Data Leak: Implications for Automotive Cybersecurity
May 21, 2025A recent breach of the LockBit ransomware group exposed chat logs, offering a rare inside look at how victims were targeted and extorted. Automotive companies featured prominently among those attacked. We unpack the key findings and outline practical steps that automotive companies can take to block LockBit attacks or similar incidents.
CyberThreat Research LabExposing the Risks: Security Takeaways From a Successful Android OTA Decryption
May 13, 2025By decrypting an Android OTA update to their vehicle’s infotainment system, a researcher gained access to proprietary code. We examine the method that the researcher used and what it means for modern vehicle security.
CyberThreat Research LabAutomotive Threat Intelligence: Is It Your Shield or Your Burden?
May 8, 2025As automotive cyberthreats grow more complex, automotive threat intelligence (TI) becomes more essential. But not all solutions reduce risk effectively. We explore why the right automotive TI approach can mean the difference between insight and information overload.
VicOneWhy Dynamic TARA Matters: Gaining the Edge Before Attackers Do
May 6, 2025Today’s threats move so fast that static threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA) can no longer keep up. We discuss how dynamic TARA gives organizations the edge, with faster response, tighter collaboration, and continuous protection.
VicOneInvisible Commands, Real Consequences: AI Prompt Injection in Vehicle Systems
May 2, 2025As AI assistants become standard features in vehicles, new risks like prompt injection are emerging, quietly manipulating systems through seemingly harmless inputs. We explore how attackers could exploit invisible commands in everyday interactions and why securing AI at the input level is critical to automotive safety.
CyberThreat Research LabApple CarPlay’s ‘AirBorne’ Vulnerabilities and What They Mean for the Automotive Industry
May 2, 2025High-impact vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol, collectively known as “AirBorne,” expose CarPlay-equipped vehicles to remote code execution, privacy breaches, and potential system compromise. We explore how the vulnerabilities work, real-world scenarios where exploits could occur, and what users and automotive stakeholders can do to stay protected.
Peter Yang