Gone Phishing: Dealers are falling prey to cyber attacks and the impact can be costly
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from CDK Global has revealed that more and more automotive dealerships are falling for cyber attacks. According to the study, 17 percent of North American automotive retailers fell victim to a cyber attack or incident in the past year. The 2023 State of Cybersecurity in the Dealership Study, the […]
Access Denied: Mass. right to repair law in dispute as NHTSA, senators clash over data security
Washington, D.C. — A pair of U.S. senators are aiming their federal auto regulator, as Massachusetts’ Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren recently called out the NHTSA for a letter it sent to automakers asking them to ignore the state’s right to repair legislation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alleged in its June […]
Tech Specs: QA Consultants joins Project Arrow as cybersecurity specialists
Toronto, Ontario – On Sept. 7, QA Consultants announced it was awarded the role of onboarding and integrating cybersecurity solutions on Project Arrow, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association’s all-Canadian zero-emission concept vehicle. According to the QA Consultants press release, Project Arrow works within Canada’s best electric-drive, alternative-fuel, connected, autonomous and lightweight technology companies, showcasing the […]
Repair Rights: New NHTSA guidelines promote balance between security and third-party access
Toronto, Ontario — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has new guidelines promoting the need to balance the needs of cybersecurity and third-party access, in light of the right to repair movement and multiple cases of vehicles being stolen or compromised due to inadequate security systems. Effectively an update of its 2016 predecessor, “Cybersecurity Best […]
Intruder Alert: Tips to avoid cyberattacks in the age of hacking
Toronto, Ontario – Reliance on digital connectivity in the automotive industry at all levels from corporation to fleet and consumer is leaving the industry increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to an article by Tripwire. While apocalyptic claims that cyberattacks would send planes plummeting and calculators bursting into flame aren’t new, fourth-generation interconnectivity is a new […]
EV/AV Report: May 9, 2022
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla raises the price of FSD in Canada, EV charging stations are becoming a target for hackers and Canadian mining company Vale signs a deal to provide nickel for Tesla batteries. Full Self-Driving, Fuller Price Canadians will have to shell out just a little […]
Cyber Stall: Toyota forced to halt domestic production due to suspected cyber attack
Toronto, Ontario — Proving the need for adequate online protection for businesses, Toyota has announced that it will be forced to halt production at its 14 Japanese factories on Tuesday, due a suspected cyber attack suffered by one of the automaker’s plastic parts suppliers. Toyota says they expect to lose about 13,000 vehicles in output […]
Cyber SHIELD: AUTOCRYPT partners with University of Windsor’s SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence
Toronto, Ontario — As automotive technology evolves to become more autonomous and electrified, cyber threats have become a cause for concern. So, to help mitigate those risks and prioritize research and development in securing autonomous vehicles, electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle cybersecurity provider AUTOCRYPT and the University of Windsor’s SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, […]
Cyberpunk 2021: Report shows that 37 percent of U.S. drivers ‘very concerned’ about cyber attacks
Hartford, Connecticut — A recent study from an American risk management firm seems to show that paranoia surrounding the prospect of vehicle-based cyberattacks is on the rise among U.S. drivers. In a study conducted by Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), a subsidiary of Munich Re, it was found that 37 percent of respondents “somewhat or very […]
When It Rains, It Pours: ICBC rebate cheques delayed due to cyberattacks
Victoria, British Columbia — In yet another twist on the path to British Columbian drivers finally getting rebate cheques from ICBC’s pandemic savings, the crown insurer reported on Wednesday that they suffered a cyberattack that has caused a temporary delay in the cheque delivery process. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) reported that the […]
