Security News

How to remove personal data from connected cars
2018-08-28 19:24

“Your car is a computer that stores a lot of information about you. When you sell or donate your car, that personal data might be accessible to the next owner if you don’t take steps to remove...

Connected car data handover headache: There's no quick fix... and it's NOT just Land Rovers
2018-08-21 09:15

Who has the keys to your car? The perils of previous owners retaining unfettered access to the data and controls of connected cars after resale is a wider problem across the industry, The Register...

Connected Car Apps Open Privacy Hole For Used Car Owners
2018-07-30 19:18

In a resale scenario, a previous owner could continue to have access to the online account – with all the new owner’s information stored within.

Shock Land Rover Discovery: Sellers could meddle with connected cars if not unbound
2018-07-27 12:05

Secondhand owners who didn't sell at JLR dealer can call us, says firm Both data and the online controls on "connected cars" from Jaguar Land Rover remain available to previous owners, according...

Week in review: New LTE attacks, Android P security, backdooring connected cars
2018-03-12 00:49

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: How to improve your security infrastructure when you’re on a budget You may not be able to solve all your security...

Backdooring connected cars for covert remote control
2018-03-05 21:04

We’ve all known for a while now that the security of connected cars leaves a lot to be desired. The latest proof of that sad state of affairs comes from Argentinian security researchers and...

Infosec expert viewpoint: Connected car security
2018-01-11 15:30

A recent Irdeto Global Connected Car Survey found that of the consumers who plan on purchasing a vehicle in the future, 53% are likely to research the car’s ability to protect itself from a...

Upstream Security Raises $9 Million to Protect Connected Cars Through the Cloud
2017-12-13 11:43

Upstream Security, a Herzliya, Israel-based cybersecurity company that helps protect connected cars and autonomous vehicles from cyber threats, today announced that it has raised $9 million...

Cybersecurity concerns may stop consumers from purchasing a connected car
2017-12-04 15:12

93% of consumers believe they do not own or do not know if they own a connected car and 49% do not own and do not plan on buying one in the future. However, the Irdeto Global Connected Car Survey...

Testing the security of connected cars and IOT devices (Help Net Security)
2017-07-25 13:30

IBM Security announced the launch of two new security testing practice areas focused on automotive security and the Internet of Things (IOT). The new services will be delivered via a team of IBM...