Web hackers vs. the auto industry
This is exactly the reason why I'm trying my best to keep my non-smart vehicle running as well as possible for as long as possible.I have no idea what exactly will be exposed to the manufacturer's backend, what can be manipulated and hacked on the front-end, and the possible safety repercussions involved with this.Who's to say some government/corporate espionage results in a manufacturer getting their back-end hacked and having every online vehicle immediately get their brakes applied? Definitely some Black Mirror-esque stuff...Not to mention the convenient ability to surveil any vehicle and their locations with a busted and easily crackable API - why does it take external hackers with a (thankfully good) sense of morals and ethics to bring these things to companies' attention?It'll probably take something hitting national/international news before lawmakers or companies take this security seriously.