Cyber ​​security expert talks about the dangers of connected cars “We Drive” podcast

An entire fleet of cars drives through road traffic under external control. Bank details are intercepted via the car's smart system. Horror scenarios like these suddenly no longer seem so unrealistic in view of increasingly connected cars. So how important is cyber security for cars? Where are there dangerous loopholes for hackers in our vehicles? And how well prepared is the auto industry for this?

Christian Malorny talks about this in the current episode of the mobility podcast “We Drive” by AT Kearney with Yair Reem. He is a tech investor and was a long-time cyber security expert in the Israeli army.

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In the podcast, AT Kearney partners and automotive experts Christian Malorny and Thomas Luk take turns discussing future mobility topics with top-class guests. The link to the episode HERE .

Not just cars affected!

In addition to connected cars, all connected devices can potentially be attacked. Do you already own a Smart TV? Can you check and control your heating thermostats or roller shutters on the go using your smartphone? Then your house is already a so-called smart home in which household and multimedia devices interact and can be controlled centrally and remotely. A smart home can make everyday life easier and more efficient.

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Poorly secured cars, devices and networks offer cyber attackers many opportunities to spy on information or misuse the devices for other criminal purposes. Therefore, some basic safety precautions should be taken when using the devices.

As with all devices that are connected to the Internet, the availability and installation of software and security updates is important so that your smart home applications are always up to date and current security gaps are closed. Updates and patches from the manufacturer should be provided over a longer period of time. If possible, enable automatic updates and regularly check whether the device software is up to date.

Find out more in our article “ Alexa, how secure is my smart home?


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