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With the close of the first-ever Pwn2Own Automotive, the challenge now is to make the most out of the discoveries and insights from the event. We summarize here our own impressions of the event, homing in on emergent security gaps and industry trends.

VicOne products are the only automotive cybersecurity products in the market that can detect 44 unique zero-day vulnerabilities that were discovered during the three-day Pwn2Own Automotive event held in January 2024.

Researchers discovered a GitHub token leaked by a Mercedes-Benz employee, potentially exposing the automaker’s internal coding infrastructure, intellectual property, and other sensitive data. This breach stemmed from a sequence of avoidable errors, highlighting the importance of robust security measures in safeguarding digital assets.

We discuss the crucial element that should be included in automotive threat intelligence so that organizations can better draw valuable insights to respond promptly and effectively to the constantly evolving landscape of cyberthreats.

The final day of Pwn2Own Automotive saw seven (out of the scheduled nine) attempts targeting EV chargers, and the Synacktiv team cemented its lead to win the title of Master of Pwn. All in all, the three-day event awarded over US$1.3 million for 49 unique zero-day vulnerabilities.

Day 2 of Pwn2Own Automotive saw multiple multi-bug chains, with Synacktiv using a two-bug chain to attack a Tesla infotainment system and adding another US$100,000 to the team's earnings. Two days into the contest, over US$1,000,000 in prizes had already been awarded.

US$722,500 in prizes was awarded for 24 unique exploits during the first day alone of the inaugural edition of Pwn2Own Automotive, the world’s first and only event focusing on vulnerabilities in technologies for connected cars.

We examine the impact of vulnerabilities and the security implications of advancing technologies on vehicles in VicOne’s walkthrough of an API attack scenario.

We delve into two scenarios that highlight the significance of vulnerability discovery as we detail the work of researchers from Zero Day Initiative, who have identified and examined two distinct flaws in the realm of electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

As the automotive cybersecurity landscape expands beyond the confines of the cloud to include in-vehicle components and infrastructure, reliance solely on today’s cloud-based VSOC platforms might prove inadequate for ensuring robust protection. In this article, we dive into a real-world scenario to shed light on why it’s time to rethink VSOC platforms.

A recent ransomware attack on an automotive supplier is a stark reminder of the frequent and varied cyberthreats that industries face, especially those utilizing internet technologies. In this article, we explore typical scenarios in industries reliant on internet technologies and highlight the unique vulnerabilities and challenges that the automotive industry faces amid the rising tide of cyberattacks.

We highlight common vulnerabilities affecting modern connected vehicles, including those involving denial of service, hard-coded credentials, and stack overflow.