A group of computer hackers calling themselves “I Am The Cavalry” have written an open letter to automakers calling on them to develop automobile computer systems that are hacker resistant. With cars growing ever more dependent on computer technology, the group expressed fears that hackers could infiltrate a car’s computer system and cause a crash. Hacks of this type have already been demonstrated on Youtube videos with hackers taking over steering, collision avoidance, and other systems.
Fearing that current systems are too easy to hack, the group offered a list of suggestions to increase cyber security in automobiles. Those suggestions include:
As we see the automotive industry industry moving toward driverless and interconnected cars, these suggestions will become more critical to auto and public safety. Read more: Five Star Automotive Cyber Safety Program