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Should We Be Worried About Vehicle Hacking?

And what can we do about it?

By Martin Banks

With more connected devices than ever, cybersecurity is a more prominent issue today than ever before.
You'll see articles and discussions about security for computers, smartphones and wearables, but these
may not cover everything. As more vehicles are including internet-based functions, should we be worried
about vehicle hacking?

Ten years ago, this question would seem like nothing but science fiction. Now that we're on the cusp of
the driverless vehicle revolution, though, it may require some attention. Here's a closer look at connected
cars and whether they present a cybersecurity risk.

The Rise of the Connected Car

To understand the gravity that vehicle hacking may present, you first have to know how prevalent
connected vehicles are. When you look at the data, you realize these technologies may be more
widespread than you thought. There were more than 50 million shipments of connected cars in 2019, up
45% from the year prior.

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