New Technologies, New Security Issues: What the Automotive Industry Can Learn From the IT Industry
May 10, 2023At 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.
CyberThreat Research LabHow to Get Away With Car Theft: Unveiling the Dark Side of the CAN Bus
May 5, 2023We discuss how thieves staged a car heist via “CAN injection” and recommend how car OEMs can secure their vehicles from similar incidents.
CyberThreat Research LabQuantum Computing in the Automotive Industry: Looming Risks to Cybersecurity
May 3, 2023We previously explored the potentials of and opportunities presented by quantum computing in the automotive industry. In the second part of our two-part discussion, we tackle how this disruptive technology could also pose significant risks to automotive cybersecurity.
Ziv ChangQuantum Computing in the Automotive Industry: Potential Impacts and Opportunities
April 28, 2023We discuss how quantum computing could revolutionize the automotive industry – from advanced battery and vehicle design to optimized traffic flow and transportation systems. This is the first installment of our two-part discussion on quantum computing in the automotive industry.
Ziv ChangV2X Technology: Inviting Cyberattacks While Enhancing Mobility and Safety?
April 25, 2023Researchers have described attack scenarios using an extensive attack platform called V2X Application Spoofing Platform (VASP). We discuss how effective these scenarios are on different V2X generations.
CyberThreat Research LabASPICE Certification: A Step in the Right Direction for Automotive Security
April 17, 2023VicOne is now ASPICE CL2–certified. We look at what the ASPICE assessment signifies for the quality and security of automotive software.
VicOneVicOne Signs MOU With DFI and ARTC to Enhance Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles
April 14, 2023VicOne, DFI, and Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly integrate embedded systems and V2X technology, and to develop comprehensive information security measures for EVs and connected transportation.
VicOneTwo Tesla Hacks Triumph at Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023
April 3, 2023The 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.
VicOneThe Invisible Danger: ADAS Attacks via Infrared Light
March 31, 2023Research 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.
CyberThreat Research LabWork Smarter, Not Harder: Revving Up Automotive Cybersecurity
March 30, 2023We 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.
Peter YangRevisiting Brokenwire: An Attack on Fast EV Charging Stations
March 27, 2023We revisit the Brokenwire attack, which exploits vulnerabilities in the Combined Charging System (CCS), the most widely used DC rapid charging technology for electric vehicles.
CyberThreat Research LabFerrari Confirms Ransomware Attack Exposing Customers’ Personal Data
March 23, 2023According to the Italian luxury sports car maker, a hacker demanded ransom following a data breach involving its client contact details.
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