Study uncovers security weaknesses in next-generation vehicle technology

Study uncovers security weaknesses in next-generation vehicle technology

Georgia Tech researchers have identified seven previously unknown security flaws in next-generation communication standards that connect in-vehicle computers. These flaws create vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take control of key driver-assistance functions in personal vehicles.

Formal Automotive Security Analysis Of CAN XL (Georgia Tech, QCRI, Purdue)

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology, Qatar Computing Research Institute, and Purdue University published a technical paper titled “A Formal Security Analysis of CAN XL.” Abstract Excerpt: “For decades, the Controller Area Network (CAN) has been the backbone of in-vehicle communication. As modern vehicles integrate cameras, LiDARs, and AI components, classic CAN (CAN CC) faces... »