Digital Danger Car Software Hackers on the Prowl

CDK Global, a vital software provider, was hit by a hack two weeks ago — impacting much of the car-selling industry in the U.S.. Terry, indeed, it is true. On July 21, 2015, two cyber security and hacking experts (I guess you have to be one to be the other) hijacked a late model Jeep ... The following writeup details our work exploring the security of telematic systems, automotive APIs, and the infrastructure that supports it. Automotive hacking is the exploitation of vulnerabilities within the software, hardware, and communication systems of automobiles. The company said the software is now back online. Auto dealerships face new challenges in the face of new legislation and an increase in cyberattacks. How can the industry adapt? U.S. auto dealers grappled with a cyber attack-led ongoing software outage on Monday, with some reverting to manual paperwork as car ... CDK Global, a software firm serving car dealerships across the US that was roiled by a cyberattack last month, appears to have paid a $25 million ransom to the ... As cars run on gas and electricity, auto retailers run on software. Dealerships come to a sudden stop when critical programs go down. CDK, a software ...