The FBI and U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Thursday warned vehicle owners and automakers of possible hacking. A joint statement by the two agencies said that motor vehicles are “increasingly vulnerable” to hacking.
The bulletin said criminals are likely to make use of online vehicle software updates by sending fake “email messages to vehicle owners who are looking to obtain legitimate software updates. Instead, the recipients could be tricked into clicking links to malicious websites or opening attachments containing malicious software.”
“Modern motor vehicles often include new connected vehicle technologies that aim to provide benefits such as added safety features, improved fuel economy, and greater overall convenience,” the FBI and NHTSA said in the statement. “Aftermarket devices are also providing consumers with new features to monitor the status of their vehicles. However, with this increased connectivity, it is important that consumers and manufacturers maintain awareness of potential cyber security threats.” For the full article click here
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