Connected car cybersecurity getting better, fewer critical vulnerabilities found
SC Media – A report covering connected car security from 2016-2017 has found the number of vulnerabilities has decreased in number and likelihood, but more work needs to be done baking in security during the design phase and applying industry best practices in the future.
How automakers are tackling connected vehicle vulnerability management
ZDNet – A car was once simply a way to go from A to B and whether or not you purchased a cheap runaround or a luxury model, they all simply had one purpose: travel. However, our vehicles are now becoming smarter. Rear-view cameras, GPS-based map assistants, mobile apps, self-driving features and always-on connectivity are becoming common, such as through Apple CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto.
AI is not a ‘silver bullet’ against cyber attacks
Financial Times – Artificial intelligence is emerging as a useful cyber security tool, but experts are warning companies not to view the technology as a “silver bullet”. Many elements of cyber defence — particularly monitoring large amounts of data — can be better handled by machines than humans. Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles.
Hackers expose frailty of robots
Financial Times – At 4ft-nothing, with orb-like eyes, SoftBank’s humanoid robot, Pepper, is designed to look friendly. But imagine if Pepper — a powerful machine crammed with cameras, sensors and motors — hurtled towards you at top speed? Or stood in your home, secretly recording your life?
Researchers See Improvements in Vehicle Cybersecurity
SecurityWeek – Data from vulnerability assessments conducted by security consulting firm IOActive in the past years shows some improvements in vehicle cybersecurity. Since 2013, IOActive has spent thousands of hours every year analyzing vehicle cybersecurity, and the company has published several research papers on this topic. A report made available in 2016 showed that half of the flaws found at the time had an impact level of critical (25%) or high (25%).
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