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World's largest white-hacking competition in the automotive sector
World's largest white-hacking competition in the automotive sector

The world's largest white-hacking competition "Pwn22Own Automotive 24" will take place at the Tokyo Big Sight Event Center from January 2025 to 2, 2025. It is a competition for top ethical hackers and cybersecurity experts to research and resolve previously unknown cybersecurity vulnerabilities ("zero-day discovery") in the automotive sector. After the extremely successful premiere in January 2024, in which 49 previously unknown cybersecurity vulnerabilities (zero-day vulnerabilities) were discovered and reported to the respective manufacturers, the second edition of the "Pwn2Own Automotive" competition has now been announced. The event helps to lay a foundation for future cybersecurity in the automotive industry...

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Automotive industry: Certification offers the highest level of data protection
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

TISAX certification is the security standard in the automotive industry. A provider of cybersecurity solutions offers the automotive industry the highest level of data protection and cybersecurity through its new TISAX Level 3 certification. VicOne, a provider of cybersecurity solutions for the automotive industry, has received TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) Level 3 certification for its product portfolio, proving that it guarantees the highest level of data protection and cybersecurity for automotive manufacturers and their suppliers. The certification was awarded at a ceremonial ceremony by experts from the leading testing, inspection and certification company SGS. TISAX protects...

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Driver assistance systems with quantum computing
Driver assistance systems with quantum computing

In recent years, the automotive industry has begun to recognize the potential of quantum computing and how it can revolutionize the design, manufacture and operation of vehicles. Automotive companies such as Toyota, Volkswagen Group, Ford Motors, BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz have partnered with quantum computing companies to use this technology for various applications. For example, after the successes of quantum technology in the development of car batteries or software-defined vehicles (SDV) as well as in optimizing connectivity in the vehicle sector, automobile manufacturers are planning to increasingly use this technology in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Manufacturers like Tesla want...

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Automotive industry: VSOC platforms too easy to crack?
Automotive industry: VSOC platforms need to be adapted

Current cloud-based Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC) platforms provide criminals with targets for cyberattacks. In order to reliably protect them from risks, they must be adapted. Given the increasing momentum in vehicle cybersecurity and growing regulatory pressure, the conventional route of setting up a cloud-based Vehicle Security Operations Center (VSOC) is often preferred in the automotive industry. This approach is chosen for its perceived advantages of quick installation and low invasiveness to meet the needs of the fast-paced industry. However, since cybersecurity in the automotive industry extends beyond…

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Cyber ​​attacks on supply chains in the automotive industry
Cyber ​​attacks on supply chains in the automotive industry

According to a study by the industry association Bitkom, cyber attacks by organized crime and foreign countries have increased significantly in Germany. The theft of data, the damage or destruction of IT equipment as well as industrial espionage and sabotage caused damage of around 206 billion euros to the German economy. Since the German automotive industry is, on the one hand, a mainstay of the domestic economy and, on the other hand, internationally networked and dependent on the global sales market, it is particularly threatened by this development. As a result, the problem of ransomware attacks has manifested itself on a large scale in the automotive sector and…

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Connected vehicles: target for cyber threats
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 prolific 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 called “smartphones on wheels”. Insights from underground forums of…

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Risks of quantum computing in the automotive industry
Risks of quantum computing in the automotive industry

Impact of quantum computing technology on the automotive industry, the potential cybersecurity risks of the new technology and the risk mitigation options for car manufacturers. Quantum computers are based on an emerging technology that could change the design and use of cars in the future. They use the principles of quantum mechanics to carry out calculations that far exceed the capabilities of classical computer-aided calculations (“computing”). In contrast to classical digital calculations, which rely only on binary states of zeros and ones, the calculations use quantum bits or qubits that can exist in multiple states at the same time. Through this…

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