Wireless Security Within New Model Vehicles

Vehicles currently on the market are more like computers on wheels than most consumers would even begin to consider. Instead, they research and debate about the latest safety features and whether or not the vehicle is able to connect to the internet, or how big the LED screen is in the center consol. Rarely do they consider if their new vehicle could be hacked in a fashion similar to their home PC. Thanks to white hat hackers, attacks on vehicles are being brought into the spotlight, which is making vehicle cybersecurity a priority with both vehicle manufacturers and politicians, through both design and US Senate bills. This paper explores the means by which a vehicle could potentially be hacked, what ramifications come from a hacking attack, and how a vehicle could be protected against attacks.