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Attacks could also focus on the data autonomous vehicles collect. There is a growing debate on the
privacy implications of autonomous vehicles. The data collected by vehicle navigation systems, especially
if connected to specific companies or clients, could be considered sensitive.

By obtaining remote control of vehicles, hackers could stage Denial of Service attacks. These would not
only keep autonomous vehicles from accomplishing their mission, but also potentially shut down the
roadways on which they navigate. Ransomware attacks are another possibility that could leave vehicles
stranded and vulnerable.

To address these concerns, autonomous vehicle developers are adding cybersecurity professionals to
their teams. Waymo, for example, reports it “has developed a robust process to identify, prioritize, and
mitigate cybersecurity threats in alignment with industry and government-defined security best practices.”

Experts say a critical step for cybersecurity is anticipating threats so systems can be built from the ground
up to repel them. Encrypted communications, authentication protocols, and the isolation of critical
systems should all be part of system architecture, rather than added later. Systems should also include
defenses designed to detect attacks as they are occurring and trigger safety protocols.

Advances in technology have made autonomous vehicles a reality. The next step is expanding their use
in ways that improve efficiency without compromising safety. In the last-mile logistics industry,
autonomous vehicles promise to allow for faster deliveries at lower costs, resulting in better service to
consumers and higher profits for businesses.

About the Author

Anar Mammadov is the CEO of Senpex Technology. He is a software
development professional with more than 18 years of experience in
enterprise solutions and mobile app development. He has applied his
practical and results-oriented approach to business to create Senpex
Technology, a personalized logistics and delivery service that utilizes
groundbreaking artificial intelligence to optimize routes and to provide
the fastest, most efficient, last-mile delivery resource for businesses.
Senpex can be utilized 24/7, with no interruptions to your delivery needs.
Anar can be reached online at [email protected] and at his company’s
website, https://web.senpex.com/.

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