In recent years, the automotive industry has witnessed a dramatic transformation driven by technological advancements and increased connectivity. However, this evolution has also brought significant cybersecurity challenges. A notable case study that underscores these challenges is the 2020 cyberattack on CDK Global, a major provider of dealership management software. This attack compromised sensitive data from
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In early 2022, a ransomware attack on Kojima Industries, a Tier 1 supplier of plastic parts to Toyota, forced the automotive giant to temporarily shut down manufacturing across Japan. The attack resulted in a critical halt of operations, leading to a staggering loss of 13,000 vehicles in just one day. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities
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With the automotive industry contentiously changing technological tides, vehicles have become a complicated mixture of internet machinery with the vehicle being exposed to cyber-attacks. The 2015 Jeep Cherokee hack is a well-known example where security researchers were gained remote access to vehicle electronic systems and disabled transmission and brakes. These cases underscore the increasing menace
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