Unveiling the Risks Car Software Hacking and Its Consequences

A curated list of awesome resources, books, hardware, software, applications, people to follow, and more cool stuff about vehicle security, car hacking, and ... 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.. Auto dealerships face new challenges in the face of new legislation and an increase in cyberattacks. How can the industry adapt? In this video excerpt from NOVA scienceNOW, explore how advances in information technology are making cars increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks. A new study shows automotive software is as vulnerable to malicious hackers as the average PC. Most people don't realize a typical fleet ... A new report from IntSights details the ways that cybercriminals are able to break into a new generation of highly digitized cars. After numerous dealerships across Canada and the US reported system outages, CDK Global revealed it had been the victim of a cyberattack. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks ... Another cyber attack on the software used by thousands of auto dealerships is affecting CDK Global. 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 ...