As connected cars become a standard feature in the market, the significance of automotive cybersecurity rises, playing an essential role in ensuring the safety of road users. In this Help Net Security video, Samantha Beaumont, Principal Security Consultant at IOActive, sheds light on the challenges and possible solutions to the cybersecurity threats that modern vehicles encounter. IOActive research shows that the automotive industry has significantly improved when it comes to cybersecurity: Critical-impact vulnerabilities decreased by … More → The post Automotive cybersecurity: A decade of pro ..read more

The once far-off vision of remotely updating software without needing to bring it into a service center was initially designed for bug fixes and cybersecurity updates. Today, over-the-air updates (OTA) are used to activate new functionality and upgrade a vehicle– all from the owner’s smartphone app and the manufacturer’s remote service center. Michal Geva, General Manager, OTA and Cybersecurity at Harman International joined the Left to Our Own Devices podcast to discuss the automotive industry’s … More → The post Securing OTA with Harman International’s Michal Geva appeared first on Help Net ..read more

Digital key technology allows mobile devices to streamline approval for everyday access points, making it a fitting solution for the automotive industry. While there are a few different approaches to implementing digital keys for automotive use, a secure digital key standard should utilize near field communications (NFC) and ultra-wideband (UWB) in combination with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to access a vehicle, start the engine, immobilize the vehicle, or authorize a variety of other operations. A … More → The post How secure is your vehicle with digital key technology? appeared first on Help ..read more

30% of automotive employees don’t check security protocols before trying a new tool, according to Salesforce. This could put their company and customer data at risk. Alarming rise in automotive API attacks Cybersecurity is a growing concern in the automotive industry, particularly as companies store and use exponentially more data to power connected car features. According to Upstream, the number of automotive API attacks increased by 380% last year alone. And, 34% of automotive employees … More → The post Automotive industry employees unaware of data security risks appeared first on Help Net ..read more

With the holiday season upon us, auto dealerships are facing an influx of consumers looking to swoop on end-of-year sales and holiday offers. While previous years saw a steady stream of buyers piling into dealerships and onto car lots to make their purchases and sign contracts and loans, foot traffic has recently slowed as buyers are opting to purchase cars online. Auto dealers have long resisted the shift to digital purchasing, favoring in-person transactions as … More → The post Ensuring trust for high-value digital transactions appeared first on Help Net Security ..read more

Cybercriminals are getting craftier as auto retailers continue to fall victim to well-disguised cyberattacks. According to the second annual dealership cybersecurity study by CDK Global, 15% of dealers have experienced a cybersecurity incident in the past year. This Help Net Security video reveals what steps auto retailers are taking to get ready for an increase in potential infrastructure attacks. The post Auto retailers are falling victim to sophisticated phishing appeared first on Help Net Security ..read more

A car theft ring that used fraudulent software to “hack” and steal vehicles with remote keyless entry and ignition systems has been dismantled by the French National Gendarmerie, Europol announced on Monday. “The criminals targeted vehicles with keyless entry and start systems, exploiting the technology to get into the car and drive away,” the EU law enforcement agency said. “The criminals targeted keyless vehicles from two French car manufacturers. A fraudulent tool – marketed as … More → The post Police breaks up criminal ring that hacked keyless systems to steal cars appeared first on Help ..read more

Cybercriminals are getting craftier as auto retailers continue to fall victim to well-disguised cyberattacks. According to the second annual dealership cybersecurity study by CDK Global, 15% of dealers have experienced a cybersecurity incident in the past year. Of those impacted, 85% of the occurrences were due to sophisticated phishing attempts concealed as legitimate emails that resulted in data breaches, IT-related business interruptions and loss of revenue. “Consumers are continuously shifting to a more mobile environment, … More → The post For auto dealerships, cybersecurity is more essen ..read more

Perforce Software released the results of its annual State of Automotive Software Development survey conducted in partnership with Automotive IQ. Close to 600 automotive development professionals across the globe provided responses to current practices and emerging trends within the industry. Key findings suggest a growing concern for automotive software security, while the automotive vehicle market continues to rapidly evolve. With the continued growth of autonomous, semi-autonomous, electric, and connected vehicle segments, software is even more … More → The post What is keeping automotive s ..read more

The global automotive cybersecurity market size is projected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2021 to $5.1 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 20.3%, according to ResearchAndMarkets. The cybersecurity protocols used to protect vehicles from malicious actors are becoming more sophisticated as the automotive industry becomes smarter. Automotive cybersecurity protects communication networks, electronic systems, software, and data collected by the new generation of intelligent vehicles. Automotive cybersecurity market drivers Increased use of electronics per … More → The post Automotive cybersecurity market ..read more