From Bug Bounty to Battlefield: What Pwn2Own Automotive Reveals About Real-World Risk
The Pwn2Own Automotive zero-day vulnerability discoveries highlight expanding attack surfaces, gaps in CVE visibility, and evolving automotive cybersecurity risks.
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When Telematics Becomes Intelligence: The Security Implications of AI-Driven Connectivity
When telematics becomes intelligent, vulnerabilities don’t just leak data—they influence operations. Discover how AI amplifies fleet-wide risk and why SDV security must extend beyond the network layer.
At a Crossroads: Automotive Cybersecurity in the Overlap Era
In the 2026 VicOne Automotive Cybersecurity Report, we examine the critical crossroads created by the overlap of legacy platforms, software-defined systems, and AI-driven technologies — and how stakeholders can navigate the path forward.
What Instrument Cluster Testing Reveals About CAN Bus Trust and System Resilience
This article examines how instrument cluster bench testing exposes trust assumptions inherent in CAN-based vehicle architectures. By observing how unauthenticated CAN messages influence cluster behavior, it highlights design considerations that directly impact system resilience, safety, and risk management as automotive connectivity increases.
From On-board AI to Physical AI: Why Automotive Cyber Risk Has Entered a New Era
Modern vehicles are now Physical AI systems, where probabilistic decisions control real-world actions and raise new safety and cyber risks. Securing them requires AI-aware threat modeling, lifecycle governance, and continuous assurance to keep systems safe.
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 Day 3: New Master of Pwn Announced and Other Highlights
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 set a new record with 76 unique zero-day vulnerabilities discovered, exposing the rapidly expanding attack surface across SDVs, IVI systems, and EV charging infrastructure. The final day crowned Fuzzware.io as Master of Pwn 2026, with 28 Master of Pwn points.
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 Day 2: EV Chargers Hit Full Throttle
Day 2 delivered 29 new zero-days, pushing the total to a record 66. Researchers repeatedly compromised Level 2/3 EV chargers and IVI systems using practical flaws like exposed interfaces and command injection. The takeaway: automotive and charging infrastructure attacks are now repeatable at scale—shifting cyber risk from theoretical to immediate operational impact.
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026: Uncovering 37 Unique Zero-Days
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 Day 1 opened with record-breaking momentum, with researchers successfully compromising infotainment systems, EV chargers, and Tesla interfaces—highlighting how expansive today’s automotive attack surface has become. The surge in entries and chained exploits confirms a clear shift: in the SDV era, automotive cyber risk is no longer isolated to the vehicle, but systemic across the entire ecosystem.
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026: Turning Zero-Day Discovery into Automotive Foresight
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 exposes critical zero-day vulnerabilities in software-defined vehicles before they escalate into real-world business and operational risk. By ensuring zero-day vulnerabilities move from exposure to resolution, the event transforms discovery into Automotive Foresight—helping organizations stay ahead of risk before it reaches the road.
Thousands of Vehicles at Risk: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Reveal a Critical Blind Spot in Automotive Cybersecurity
We analyze the multiple zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in popular aftermarket automotive devices, map them to the Automotive Threat Matrix, and illustrate how attackers could exploit these critical flaws in real-world scenarios.
When Security Becomes a Single Point of Failure: Lessons for Car OEMs
An analysis of the recent immobilization incident affecting a luxury car brand: what happened, what likely didn’t, and how car manufacturers can prevent anti-theft systems from compromising vehicle availability and safety.
Understanding the Vulnerabilities in EV Charging Communication: Security Insights and Broader Implications
We examine the electric vehicle (EV) charging communication vulnerabilities revealed at the recent DEF CON 33, highlighting their mitigations and broader industry impacts.
From Pwn2Own Automotive: How Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Expose Gaps in EVSE Cybersecurity Standards
We examine the vulnerabilities discovered in an EV charger during Pwn2Own Automotive to reveal where EVSE cybersecurity standards fall short and why stronger, unified measures are critical for securing the charging infrastructure.