Reprinted with permission from FindLaw.com
You have heard about computer hacking, and you know about
carjacking, but what about car hacking?
That's right, car hacking could become a growing problem, as
a new study indicates that electronics used in newer automobiles
make them susceptible to a variety of hack attacks.
The study, titled Caution Malware Ahead by McAfee, details that
embedded systems, for systems such as airbags, engine management
and cruise control, co-exist with vehicle connections to wireless
communication devices that remotely can unlock doors or start or
turn off automobiles.
This environment presents vulnerabilities for intrusion.
The systems that afford these conveniences apparently can be
hacked, and once accessed by an intruder, the intruder potentially
could obtain personal information from the devices.
