Infographic under the hood of a connected car hack

CONNECTED CAR

HACKUNDER THE HOOD OF A

new security vulnerabilites all drivers should be aware of.

Today’s modern vehicles can contain over 100 processors, many of which control critical systems within the vehicle.

Essentially a computer on wheels, the connected car presents

MULTIPLE POINTS OF VULNERABILTY

PRIMARY ATTACK POINTS

CAR GETS HACKED

devices which monitor speed, braking, and location.

Located underneath the dashboard, the OBD2 portis a physical connection that is highly vulnerable.This diagnostic port is used to connect third-party

OBD2 Port

that expose vehicle data or functionality.

Interfacing with vehicle systems are applicationsrunning on the driver’s personal mobile device.These applications may contain binary libraries

MOBILE APPLICATIONS

Infotainment

Engine

Locks

Brakes

System

Airbags

OBD2 Port

EXTRACT BINARY CODEFROM DEVICE

REVERSE-ENGINEERSOFTWARE

TAMPER WITHBINARY CODE

REDEPLOYMALICIOUS SOFTWARE

High ThreatModerate ThreatLow Threat

MobileApplications

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2

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easily hacked if not protected.

Typically the primary communication interface of a connected car, the infotainment system hostshigh-value and sensitive applications that are

INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM

1

&

2

3

4

KEEP SOFTWAREUPDATED:

DON’T JAILBREAKYOUR CAR OR DEVICE:

CHECK OUTLETSPERIODICALLY:

ASK MANUFACTURERIF APPS ARE HARDENED:

TO PREVENT ITWHAT YOU CAN DOHOW A CONNECTED

HACKABILITY

Check with your manufacturerand service provider to make

sure you always have the

In addition to making your carless secure, it may also void

warranties.

what you choose to plug in.

Make sure you know what isplugged into any USB or OBD2 portson your vehicle. Carefully consider

latest version installed.

to download.

Verify that all mobile and pre-installedapps are hardened, in addition toany third-party apps you choose

VEHICLE TO VEHICLE VEHICLE TOVEHICLE TO DEVICE

NFC

802.11p802.11p

INFRASTRUCTURE

What’s 802.11p?A new wireless standard thatenables ITS or IntelligentTransportation Systems.

Did you know?By 2020, it’s expected that75% of cars shipped globallywill have internet connectivity.

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