Is the computer that runs your car safe from viruses?
What happen with Toyota’s Cars made me think of all the new computer systems in new cars that use wiresless network . These computer systems control everthing ; gas, brakes, door looks, steering it called drive by wire , meaning a computer signal control brakes, steering and so on .
Well I did some research and found out that my fears were right, scientist were already worried about this issue.
Here is what worries me, the fact that sooner or later the hackers will find the vulnerability in the operating systems of on-board computers and … will definitely use it.
A spokesman for German carmaker BMW a principle it is possible to plant something (a virus), and we have been working for many years to resolve the problem.
In 2007 TomTom reported that viruses had found their way into the navigation systems . Tom Tom conceded that an isolated number of its Go 910 navigation systems may have been infected with Windows malware.
The I came across this article about an all my child show they story line was built around this subject
“All My Children”: Erica went public with her relationship with Ryan. After seeing them in the throes of passion, Greenlee sought revenge by sabotaging Ford Fusion‘s computer system with a virus. readmore
One has to recall Audi, which decades ago accidentally introduced drive-by-wire with its advanced cruise control on the Audi 5000. The cars were allegedly subject to spontaneous acceleration.
now read this 2/2009
The Toyota’s company’s second attempt to find a quick fix for unintended acceleration in its conventionally-powered vehicles is barely underway, and already evidence is emerging that the underlying problem is likely in the engine controller, not in the pedal mechanical assembly. And now we hear from Japan that the Prius, Toyota’s golden child, has a problem with its brake-by-wire control system.
by. B Skeete, of SkeeteDigital.com/blog
