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Title: Cyberthreats to the Automotive Industry: A must-win race for the sector
As soon as a system is connected to the internet, it becomes a potential target for attacks. From
small companies to fortune 500s and top influencers, we’ve seen numerous reports of data
being stolen by hackers. Cybersecurity threats and attacks are also becoming a concern for the
automotive sector. There are predictions that by 2030, there will be 125 million E.V.s on the
road. With the rise in digitization, a large number of these vehicles will be connected to the
internet. Automotive companies must implement adequate cybersecurity protections as vehicles
become more connected and autonomous. We are a premier automotive industry solutions
provider. Hence we understand cyber threats that pose a grave risk to the sector. Let's discuss
this in detail.
Smart vehicles
Smart-connected vehicles are especially vulnerable to cyberattacks. Cybercriminals can hijack
Electronic Control Units (ECU) to bring about a number of safety hazards, like rudderless
driving, unintended braking and unauthorized airbag opening.
E.V.s
Electric vehicles are great for the environment, but their electrical insides are vulnerable to
hacks. It's the battery packs, commercial chargers and wired-in network that are the main cause
for concern. When hackers target these vulnerabilities, they can
These are just some of the things that hackers can do in electric vehicles.
Autonomous vehicles
Technology is evolving, and with it, so are attacks on vehicles. As a result, autonomous vehicles
are vulnerable to attacks such as being hacked by hackers or disrupted by DDoS attacks.
Automotive digital systems are ripe for exploitation by hackers. Machine learning and A.I.
methods create new vulnerabilities that lead to more opportunities for hackers.
Common types of automotive cyber attacks
All this connected technology has vastly improved vehicle tech. A potential downside to this is
that cyber-criminals will have a lot more access to sensitive information.
Hackers can now launch attacks online on your vehicle and cause problems like poor
performance, reliability and safety. The following are the most common types of automotive
cyber-attacks that the automotive industry faces today.
An airbag can be deployed without prior warning and may cause injury to the car's occupants or
a collision with another vehicle.
Hackers can remotely activate braking systems on cars or trucks. This causes the driver to lose
control.
Hackers can control the speed of the vehicle and cause the driver to lose control.
When malware is inserted into a vehicle's GPS system, it can lead to a sense of confusion for
the driver.
Vehicle lock-out
New hacking methods are forcing car owners to get locked out of their vehicles. The hackers
then demand a ransom payment to unlock these vehicles.
With all of these new attacks, there is a critical concern for the safety of drivers and highways.
For a lot of people, cars are like their second home. Almost all people find driving to be an
enjoyable experience. Hackers can spoil this experience.
OEMs are at high risk of being subject to crippling legal actions in the event an attacker causes
injury or death by hacking into their products.
Every time there is a cyber breach, consumers become more wary about the safety of their
vehicles.
If a high-impact cyber-attack hits the automotive OEM chain, it can have a big impact on sales
revenue.
Conclusion
The automotive industry is constantly at risk of cyberattacks. Safety for vehicles and our high-
tech society is paramount. At iFour, we provide state-of-the-art automotive cybersecurity
solutions. Contact us to secure your automotive company from cyber threats.