Connected vehicles: target for cyber threats
Connected cars produce a lot of data. Starting with data on geolocation, speed, acceleration, engine power, fuel efficiency and other operating parameters. This makes them an attractive target for cybercriminals. Connected cars have become productive data generators: According to a report by management consultancy McKinsey, a connected vehicle processes up to 25 gigabytes of data per hour. Due to the enormous amount of data collected and the fact that they are constantly connected to the Internet and use so many apps and services such as over-the-air software updates, vehicles can now be described as “smartphones on wheels”. Findings from underground forums from…