Security News > 2023 > September > Connected cars and cybercrime: A primer

The likelihood of substantially more frequent, devious, and harmful attacks is portended by the complex attacks on connected cars that we have seen devised by industry researchers.

How are attacks on tomorrow's connected cars likely to evolve?

Because the online features of connected cars are managed via user accounts, attackers may seek access to those accounts to attain control over the vehicle.

Connected car cybercrime is still in its infancy, but criminal organizations in some nations are beginning to recognize the opportunity to exploit vehicle connectivity.

Target - The connected cars that serious criminals will seek to exploit in the years ahead are becoming more and more prevalent in the global marketplace.

The ways for seizing access to the data of users of connected cars are numerous: introducing malicious in-vehicle infotainment apps, exploiting unsecure IVI apps and network connections, taking advantage of unsecure browsers to steal private data, and more.

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