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There is an old cliché that goes, ?they don?t make them like they used to.? With the pronounced computerization of contemporary cars in mind, that adage certainly stands tall. More than 50 percent of vehicles sold this year connect to the Internet in one or more ways, and it is predicted by 2025, every car will be connected in multiple ways.
That brings up the issue of car hacking. Is this next generation of Internet capable vehicles safe" Could somebody get your personal information and change the settings on your vehicle"
According to a NetQuote Study, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) did a test on certain Jeeps of which the driver?s controls – climate, radio, and accelerator – were all overridden by FCA?s own tech-savvy individuals. That led to the recall of 1.4 million vehicles equipped with the optional Uconnect 8.4 inch touchscreen for 2013-15 vehicles. Keep in mind this was done by FCA themselves and not a malicious, third-party criminal hacker. To clarify, Uconnect is a hands-free communication system that utilizes Bluetooth technology. It provides short-range wireless communication between the customer?s compatible cell phone and the vehicle?s on-board receiver, no matter where the cellular telephone is stored ? be it purse, pocket, or briefcase. It features voice command dialing and can communicate in three languages.
Their resolution to prevent further attacks was to design a software...