Protecting your vehicle against cybersecurity attacks is surprisingly painless — if you know where to begin. In order to protect yourself against a potential car hacker, you need to think like a hacker — which starts with knowing your car’s vulnerabilities. Points of entry can include your entertainment system, keyless entry remote, and even USB ports.

 

Once a hacker has gained control of one or more of your car’s electronic control units, they can control anything from basic dashboard functions to the engine and brakes. Thankfully, this isn’t common — but it is possible, as demonstrated in 2015 by white-hat hackers.

Want to learn more? This animated infographic outlines five different ways a car can be hacked and steps you can take to protect your ride.

By Jim O Brien/CEO

CEO and expert in transport and Mobile tech. A fan 20 years, mobile consultant, Nokia Mobile expert, Former Nokia/Microsoft VIP,Multiple forum tech supporter with worldwide top ranking,Working in the background on mobile technology, Weekly radio show, Featured on the RTE consumer show, Cavan TV and on TRT WORLD. Award winning Technology reviewer and blogger. Security and logisitcs Professional.

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