Your car starts swerving out of control, in and out of lanes, on the sidewalk, and eventually into a building, all by itself. This is highly unlikely, but not impossible. Recent studies show cars with technology from 2010 or newer are at high risk of being hacked and remotely controlled.

The new technology being put in cars is advancing at an alarming rate. While these technological advances provide for an enjoyable ride and make things convenient for the driver, they are opening up the opportunity for tragedy. It is well known that computers can be hacked, so we have taken security measures to prevent such attacks. The problem is, cars are becoming computers, so they have the same vulnerabilities, but we haven’t taken the security measures to protect them. Cars with new technology are sitting ducks.

Technology such as Bluetooth connectivity for phones and even internet browsing abilities in cars are only a few of the reasons cars are now at risk. If these problems are not addressed soon, newer cars could become a serious threat.