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August 15 news, "The Guardian" wrote about the rise of the robot car (robocar), put forward that connected cars are more secure, or are more likely to be attacked by hackers. It is estimated that by 2020, the number of connected cars on the road to the world will exceed 200 million, but people in the industry are concerned that the more cars use more technology, the more vulnerable they will be to hackers.
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In the first quarter of 2016, a milestone was quietly reached: According to major U.S. mobile operators, the number of connected car activations surpassed mobile phones for the first time.
At a car technology show in Manhattan this month, a group of reporters watched a customized touch-screen center console and listened to Harman International spokesman Darrin Shewchuk. Explain the upcoming technological revolution.
Harman, known for producing high-end audio equipment, is working with Samsung to ensure more car networking.
Shuzhuo Ke said, "by 2020, the world's connected cars will reach more than 200 million vehicles." He also introduced Harman and Samsung to build a new generation of automotive technology cooperation.
According to Harman's vision, in the future your device (including mobile phones, cars, and "smart" homes) will be able (according to usage habits) to know who you are, where you are, and provide the best experience based on your situation.
But for those who have seen the Terminator or any other anti-Utopian future themed movie, security issues will inevitably arise. The consensus in the industry is that automating the functions of cars and allowing them to communicate with each other is a great benefit for security and traffic mitigation. Wireless software updates will also be the best way to fix bugs and make improvements. However, even this "universal" technology advocate admits that there is always the possibility of mistakes.
The U.S. government has not done much to help and has not hindered the rise of robot vehicles. It is finally time to intervene. The "2017 Automated Auto Testing and Deployment Act", aimed at accelerating the development of unmanned vehicles and establishing a federal regulatory framework, is entering the stage of Congressional deliberation.
Tesla's Model X, a Chinese security researcher, twice intruded into the car remotely
Chinese security researchers have twice demonstrated that they can control Tesla's Model X through internet and cellular connections. Through its web browser, researchers can control the electronically controlled brakes, lighting, and doors of the car.
"100% prevention of cyber attacks is non-existent." Dvir Reznik, Senior Market Sales Manager, Harman Automotive Security, pointed out in an e-mail message, "First-rate technology suppliers such as automakers and Harman. It has been joined together to draft, design and deploy network security standards and best practices to ensure that our networked, automated driving vehicles are protected.â€
The more automotive technology, the easier it is to be invaded
Automobile manufacturers and technology companies are aware that people are worried about security issues. In 2015, automakers set up an automotive information sharing and analysis center to share best practices and help design multi-layered hardware and software systems with increased difficulty of intrusion. In the United States, the scientific and technological community is also working with Congress and the Department of Transportation to develop federal guidelines on cybersecurity.
But in fact, the more technology you deploy to your car, the more hackers can take advantage of it. Many of the vehicles sold today rely on remote control systems for driving, acceleration, transmission, and braking. In other words, the steering wheel is more like a controller of a video game. When the driver turns the steering wheel, it sends a signal to the motor and then makes the wheel turn left or right. The infotainment system is connected to the Internet and integrated into the in-vehicle network that contains the real functions of the car - this is the link to the outside world. In theory, a hacker can access the car's computer system through the Internet and control its movement.
"Once you start providing online updates, you are opening the door to hacking cars," said Jon Geater, Chief Technology Officer at Thales Security. "Once you build a system that enhances vehicle safety, If you know how it works, you can always play with it. This has been verified again and again."
He said that is what engineers think when they develop automotive hardware and software. But they are still willing to provide online software upgrades, so that the car is exposed to the risk of intrusion, because the entity download software upgrades too much trouble (need the owner to drive to the store, let the store download new software), almost can not let countless lines of code can continue Land improved.
How to deal with security risks
"Connecting these cars is neither a dangerous thing nor a stupid thing, but you still have to deal with security risks." Gates said, "The industry is working on this, but it is doing it slowly and steadily."
GM is designing a multi-level on-board system to allow engineers to quickly respond to evolving security threats.
"In the security field, even if a specific attack is not yet verified, we will assume that anything is possible," said Kevin Tierney, head of network security at GM's vehicle infrastructure. "Risk assessment And when designing security solutions, we will also consider the possibility of covering the entire fleet of attacks."
Gatet explained that some of the measures used to increase safety included separating some functions - for example, the audio system could communicate with the speed system (adjusting the volume according to the speed), but neither of these systems could be connected to the drive. System communication. He pointed out that one of the biggest safety assets in the industry is the diversification of vehicles. In other words, you can't invade cars that you don't understand. "Hacker attacks no longer apply to all cars," Gatet said.
Technology has the potential to increase the safety of cars. According to the National Security Council of the United States, in 2016, the number of deaths caused by traffic accidents in the United States exceeded 40,000, setting a record. This is partly due to the large number of cars driving on the road - the U.S. government said that the number of vehicles registered in 1960 was 74 million, and that by 2015 it had climbed to nearly 264 million. As there are so many cars and trucks on the road, once the drivers make mistakes will surely have an impact, so it is necessary to promote the automation of automobiles.
Gates said, “Humans have proved time and time again that they are very bad and very dangerous drivers.†He also said that the safety risks posed by human drivers far exceed the risks posed by potential hackers.
"What we are doing now gives hackers more opportunities to attack, so we have to be more alert." He said, "We were attacked. It may also be because the hackers got a sticky password and then logged in to visit us." On-board system."
In Geith’s view, the development of new regulations and changes in people’s perception of the significance of transportation and ownership of cars will be the biggest challenges facing automated driving in the coming years. He said that once a driverless car is on the road, cybersecurity may not be a problem when compared to the countless number of traditional cars still on the road.
He said that "self-driving cars will also have to deal with the dangers of the 1950 model Oldsmobile cars that were standing in front of the old clock."
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