AAH #736 - Does More Tech Equal More Hacks?
About this episode
Cybersecurity in the automotive industry takes center stage as experts discuss the alarming rise in cyber attacks on vehicles and infrastructure. Jason Masker from Upstream shares insights from the 2025 Global Automotive Cybersecurity Report, highlighting a significant increase in attacks impacting millions of vehicles. The conversation delves into the responsibilities of manufacturers and charging station providers, the role of over-the-air updates, and the challenges of prosecuting cybercriminals. The episode emphasizes the need for heightened awareness and proactive measures in an increasingly connected automotive landscape.
Dodge Charger
"... a data communication between the vehicle and the charger to negotiate and know, okay, this is how fast I c..."
Dacia Duster
"...: Do you I think the alternative is a seventy two duster? Speaker 5: I had a seventy four duster."
Ford Mustang
"... offset where I can't put a price increase on the Mustang Mokee. So you're seeing car companies look at all..."
Toyota Corolla
"... margins are thin? Will it be worth it to bring a Corolla over if you're going to eat up all of your profit..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"is it that you think? Okay? So, just briefly, so GM sources Silverado's and Sierras from Mexico and Canada, the Equinox and GMC train, Blazer and Blazer EV from Mexico. Okay, all of these twenty five percent tariff right Stilantis, the Jeep, Compass, Wagon Eer s Ram Heavy Duty from Mexico, pacifica on Dodge Charger Daytona from Canada."
Chevrolet Equinox
"...lverado's and Sierras from Mexico and Canada, the Equinox and GMC train, Blazer and Blazer EV from Mexico. ..."
Chevrolet Blazer EV
"...and Canada, the Equinox and GMC train, Blazer and Blazer EV from Mexico. Okay, all of these twenty five perce..."
Chrysler Pacifica
"... Compass, Wagon Eer s Ram Heavy Duty from Mexico, pacifica on Dodge Charger Daytona from Canada. Speaker 1: ..."
Jeep Compass
"...ty five percent tariff right Stilantis, the Jeep, Compass, Wagon Eer s Ram Heavy Duty from Mexico, pacifica..."
Ford Broncos Sport
"... for less or pay more. Speaker 3: Ford, Maverick, Broncos Sport, and mach E And you know, going back to the issue..."
Ford Maverick
"... to settle for less or pay more. Speaker 3: Ford, Maverick, Broncos Sport, and mach E And you know, going ba..."
Ford Super
"...nada, Ford is retooling Oakville Assembly for the Ford Super Duty and it's supposed to be opening in twenty si..."
Renault Twingo
"... think about it, what. Speaker 1: Was the Renault TwinGo or whatever. Speaker 3: The road that's a that's ..."
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