OT Security

While the information stored in internet of thing (IoT) devices is still valuable, researchers spotted an increase in attacks targeting IoT devices.

The security threat from the Internet of Things (IoT) has grown real because far too many of those sneaky IoT devices fly in under the radar. Corporate maintenance, facilities and operations departments are not accustomed to requesting IT's signoff on purchasing light bulbs or door locks. And yet, when those devices have their own independent - or dependent - communications capabilities, they are an easy backdoor for cyberthieves.

Researchers claim they were able to crack into Tesla's CAN Bus to achieve remote control of the electric car and the DoT just issued a new policy concerning automated vehicles.

FCA upgraded its DealerCONNECT terms of use to threaten civil or criminal action to anyone who provides unauthorized third parties access to software.

Several public interest groups reached out to the FCC calling for action concerning the implementation of DSRC technology.

Nearly 100 million Volkswagen vehicles are affected by a vulnerability that would allow an attacker to remotely and discretely unlock a car without a key.