Mandatory back-up cams coming to Canadian cars
Ottawa, Ontario — October 31, 2016 — Back-up cameras on new vehicles may soon be the law of the land. Transport Minister Marc Garneau has proposed new regulations that will require the systems on all new cars sold in Canada beginning May 1, 2018. Garneau made the announcement the morning of October 31, 2016, at […]
Ransomware cyberattacker did not pretend to be Car-Part.com employee
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — March 14, 2016 — A recent “ransomware” attack on an automotive recycler has increased concerns about cybersecurity in the automotive aftermarket. Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Usually the demand is accompanied by […]
