Security News > 2021 > December > Modern cars: A growing bundle of security vulnerabilities

Cars are becoming increasingly smart and an extension to our mobile phones.

What are the biggest vulnerabilities of today's modern cars?

The lack of one single "Gate keeper" is a substantial issue when it comes to modern car vulnerability.

The patchwork of various technologies being meshed together for the overall car means not only is there not one single overseer of that technology but also that protocols are set without security in mind because they need to be able to easily communicate with each other.

The wireless key fobs used to lock/unlock and start the ignition on many cars are convenient but are also vulnerable to attack.

Of potentially more concern is the follow-on vulnerability with the car's lack of security, which is the user's phone, usually connected to the car via WiFi or Bluetooth.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/12/14/modern-car-vulnerabilities/