1 day ago With the cars becoming more powered and connected to
the internet and operated by computers, the risk of cyberattacks
have arisen. The US based National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), believes that the interconnected
electronic system is helpful in creating opportunities for
vehicle safety and reliability but these systems now also pose
cybersecurity threats of a very different nature. According to a
report by Stuff.co.nz, a new office within the agency will
research upon the vehicle electronic safety and analyze the
potential cyberattack risks leading to catastrophic accidents.
As cars are increasingly controlled electronically rather than
manually, NHTSA will be conducting the research in bringing car
technology to prevent crashes. NHTSA has prepared a testimony
for a Senate Commerce Committee meeting in order to establish
the new office for analyzing the possible cyber security
attacks, the reports added.