Tag: automotive industry
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Researchers Expose Flaw in Widely Used Car Anti-Theft Device
Millions of cars on the road are vulnerable to theft due to a security flaw in the popular KARR Security System, an aftermarket car alarm installed in over 2 million vehicles across the US. A team of researchers at UC San Diego discovered that a hacker within Bluetooth range can send radio commands to a vehicle, putting drivers and their cars at risk.
GM Faces $12.75M Penalty for Illicit Driver Data Sales
General Motors has been hit with a record $12.75 million penalty for selling California drivers' data without their consent, despite promising to protect their privacy. This landmark case marks a major victory for data protection, with California's Attorney General Rob Bonta leading the charge.
Ransomware Targets Carmakers with Growing Ferocity
Ransomware attacks on carmakers have doubled in just one year, now accounting for over two-fifths of all cyber-attacks targeting the industry, signaling a significant shift in the threat landscape. This rapid escalation demands a new level of resilience from firms that design, build, and sell motor vehicles.