How safe are connected cars?
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Internet everywhere
With the rise of the Internet of Things, more and more of our daily lives are reliant on the internet from our smartphones to our refrigerators to our cars. Which has raised some concerns.
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Connected cars
Cars - like the MG Hector - are connected to the internet for a myriad variety of features, from music to calls to voice assistants, while some cars - like the Teslas - are even more intuitive, going so far as automating parking.
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Data dependant
The constant internet interaction also generates huge amounts of user-data, which can potentially be misused or even an accidental leak could compromise owners across the world.
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Vulnerability
An internet connection also opens up connected devices’ to get hacked, which could compromise not just data but the physical safety of the owner and passengers.
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Cybersecurity
In light of all these concerns, EY India recently released a report highlighting all of them and calling for tighter cybersecurity regulations with respect to connected cars.