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Uncovering Log4j Vulnerabilities in Connected Cars

Uncovering Log4j Vulnerabilities in Connected Cars

Log4Shell was a critical flaw found in Apache Log4, a widely used Java-based logging library. In this entry, we discuss how this severe vulnerability could impact connected cars and how to better prepare for similar imminent threats.

August 2022 Automotive Security Discoveries

August 2022 Automotive Security Discoveries

August saw the release of several studies on the flaws in different connected vehicle components, which highlighted the trade-off between convenience and security.

Shifting Lanes: Riding Taiwan’s First Self-Driving Bus

Shifting Lanes: Riding Taiwan’s First Self-Driving Bus

Taiwan’s first self-driving bus hit the road in 2020. Although it was only a trial run, it showed tremendous promise and highlighted potential threats for autonomous vehicle technologies in the not-so-distant future.

Driven Toward Safety: Updates on the UN R155 Enforcement

Driven Toward Safety: Updates on the UN R155 Enforcement

The enforcement of the UN Regulation No. R155 (UN R155) in July 2022 entails cybersecurity requirements that are binding in all UNECE member countries. To comply with and stay updated on the latest security requirements, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers must rely on comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.

On the Highway to Safety: Gearing Up for Safer Roads Ahead

On the Highway to Safety: Gearing Up for Safer Roads Ahead

As with all internet-enabled technologies, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs) are open to the possibility of cyberattacks. From denying data flow to service disruption, a range of potential attacks could be launched on the ITS infrastructure, making ITS cybersecurity a nonnegotiable component of today’s connected world.

Investigating the Benefits and Risks of Connected Car Technologies

Investigating the Benefits and Risks of Connected Car Technologies

While today’s modern vehicles promise an increased level of connectivity to improve user experience and safety, cybercriminals could still abuse these improvements to wreak havoc on the road and steal personal data from users, thus making dynamic security for connected cars paramount.

ISO/SAE 21434: Setting a New Standard for Cars of the Future

ISO/SAE 21434: Setting a New Standard for Cars of the Future

The past decade has ushered in a new age in vehicle connectivity and improved the way cars and humans interact with each other. But it has also opened cybersecurity gaps that require an appropriate standard for the automotive industry to protect connected cars from attacks.

The Road Ahead for Connected Car Security

The Road Ahead for Connected Car Security

Automotive cybersecurity faces many challenges ahead. This includes an ever-expanding attack surface for connected cars and an ill-equipped supply chain. How can we keep up?