Legal and Compliance Center

A set of vulnerabilities in Kia vehicles could have allowed remote access to critical functions and personal information using only a license plate number, potentially exposing owners to unauthorized control and data theft. Although these vulnerabilities have been fixed, they underscore the need for stronger cybersecurity measures among OEMs.

Pwn2Own Automotive is set to make a triumphant return at the Automotive World conference in Tokyo, Japan, in January 2025. We outline the rules and targets for the second edition of this hugely successful automotive-focused ethical hacking competition.

The US government is proposing a new rule to ban automotive technologies from countries like China and Russia. We explore how this rule could impact manufacturers and suppliers, and what’s at stake for the future of connected vehicles.

The inaugural Automotive CTF Japan raced to a thrilling finish, with the top two teams headed to the global finals in Detroit in October.