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In May, the American Enterprise Institute warned that safeguarding the automotive sector was crucial to limit foreign
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"To protect against foreign espionage threats, the US should consider additional security reviews, implement restrictions on certain foreign-made hardware and software in vehicles, and mandate increased data-collection disclosures," the report said.
Key facts
- Tesla began deploying over-the-air updates to its Model S vehicles in 2012
- In May, the American Enterprise Institute warned that safeguarding the automotive sector was crucial to limit foreign governments' espionage capabilities
- Its use represents "a unique national security concern," Gabriel Lim, senior analyst at the S
- OTA technology is wireless tech that can deliver new software, firmware, fixes and data to internet-connected devices
Summary
The automotive industry's increasing use of over-the-air technology to update vehicle systems makes it more susceptible to cyberattacks, analysts say, urging more intervention in the sector. OTA technology is wireless tech that can deliver new software, firmware, fixes and data to internet-connected devices. Tesla began deploying over-the-air updates to its Model S vehicles in 2012. "The technology is increasingly welcomed as it is a quick and cost-effective way to manage systems on vehicles, over traditional methods which may have required a recall or update at routine maintenance," Siraj Ahmed Shaikh, professor in systems security at Swansea University in the U.K, told CNBC. The growing penetration of OTA technology in the auto industry has raised concerns, however, particularly regarding transportation infrastructure.