Many of today's new vehicles are as much about computing as they are about transportation.
Consider this: Some automobiles manufactured recently include as many as 3,000 microchips, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance. That can make such tasks as navigation and entertainment streaming a breeze. Many connected cars and trucks also feature the impressive ability to diagnose their own mechanical problems.
But like any digital device in the Internet of Things — including phones, appliances, cameras and more — high-tech vehicles create fresh opportunities for bad actors to access personal information and even take control of the machine's systems and functionality.
Want to continue reading?
Become a Free PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader
Your access to unlimited PropertyCasualty360 content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:
- All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
- Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
- Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.
Already have an account? Sign In
© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
Elana Ashanti Jefferson
Elana Ashanti Jefferson serves as ALM's PropertyCasualty360 Group Chief Editor. She is a veteran journalist and communications professional. Reach her by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
