PureVPN Takes a Look at Connected Cars & the Future of Their Cybersecurity
Industry: Technology
Perhaps the one and defining feature that separates PureVPN from its competitors is its forward-looking approach and commitment to innovation. This time around, PureVPN has decided to focus on the gaps in the cybersecurity of connected cars and how it can bridge them successfully.
Hong Kong (PRUnderground) February 17th, 2019
Helsinki, Finland – February 15, 2019: Starting with the PC, smartphone and the TV; the phenomena of internet-connected has finally reached cars. Seemingly futuristic just a decade ago, the presence of connected cars is now a normal and everyday occurrence. From lane assist, GPS, and collision avoidance to automatic calls to 911 in case of a collision, the connected car does it all.
However, when it comes to the cybersecurity of these cars, they are still a far away from the finish line. The Ponemon Institute recently released a report titled “Securing the Connected Car: A Study of Automotive Industry Cybersecurity Practices,” and revealed that connected cars severely lag on the software security front. While these vehicles are already packed with extraordinary physical security features like seatbelts, airbags, antilock brakes and more, their cybersecurity is nowhere near adequate.
Cybersecurity for the Autonomous Era
Realizing this huge gap in the cybersecurity of connected cars, PureVPN has proactively started various R&D initiatives to address this growing concern. There have already been numerous incidents where hackers were successful in taking control of IoT devices. Imagine the horror if a hacker takes control of a vehicle‘s extremely vulnerable CAN bus. The hacker could then lock the brakes or the steering of the vehicle.
A scenario similar to this isn’t just the work of fantasy anymore; hackers were able to take over a jeep and do as they wished with it in the not-so-distant past.
Turning the Wheels of Innovation
PureVPN has rightfully identified the gap and the need for better cybersecurity measures for connected cars, not just for the safety of the driver and the occupants of the connected car, but for the greater longevity and protection of this industry.
About PureVPN
PureVPN is a leading VPN service that was established with the aim of providing users with complete internet freedom. Founded back in 2007, it boasts 6,500+ servers in 180 locations worldwide and has an ever-growing community of over three million users. The Hong Kong-based VPN provider offers an extensive set of streaming-centric features, accessible through its dedicated apps, and enjoys a stellar reputation of being one of the fastest VPNs in the market.
