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A ‘Truman Show’ on Wheels? Hidden Security Risks in Connected Cars That You Must Know

A ‘Truman Show’ on Wheels? Hidden Security Risks in Connected Cars That You Must Know

With the increasing use of IVI systems in smart cockpits, attackers can exploit leaked personally identifiable information (PII) to eavesdrop on intimate in-car conversations or even steal customers’ identities or take over vehicles. We discuss how malicious actors can gain access to the private data of connected car owners and how users and OEMs can address the risks.

New Technologies, New Security Issues: What the Automotive Industry Can Learn From the IT Industry

New Technologies, New Security Issues: What the Automotive Industry Can Learn From the IT Industry

At the recently concluded WCX 2023 conference, technological developments involving software-defined, autonomous, and electric vehicles were among the topics of discussion. In this blog entry, we examine the risks associated with these developments and what the automotive industry can learn from the IT industry in dealing with potential security issues.

Two Tesla Hacks Triumph at Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023

Two Tesla Hacks Triumph at Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023

The Synacktiv team walked away with US$530,000 and a Tesla Model 3 after successfully demonstrating two attacks against the vehicle at this year’s spring edition of the Pwn2Own hacking competition.

The Invisible Danger: ADAS Attacks via Infrared Light

The Invisible Danger: ADAS Attacks via Infrared Light

Research has shown that advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs) are vulnerable to attacks using infrared laser technology that could compromise the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Revving Up Automotive Cybersecurity

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Revving Up Automotive Cybersecurity

We discuss how integrating a customized generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) model for automotive cybersecurity into our solutions can significantly reduce data analysis time and detect threats with higher accuracy.