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As the trucking industry moves towards fleet electrification, the FBI warns of increased cyberattack risks and urges vigilance on software, hardware, and personnel security.
As trucking companies consider electrification of their fleets, the FBI warns of heightened cyberattack risks due to the expanded attack surfaces presented by electric vehicles.
During the American Trucking Association’s Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2023 Summer Conference, experts urged the transport sector to prepare for threats from various sources, including hackers, terrorists, and foreign nations. Security measures need to focus on software, hardware, and personnel within organizations. The FBI encourages companies to report cyberattacks and to keep their IT systems updated. Additionally, industry players are being urged to develop recommended practices and participate in initiatives like the FBI’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Academy.
Source: Transport Topics
(on micro hacking) “I can hack your EV fleet vehicles and I can know everything about your customers and their movements.” - @TonyAquila8020 / <4% of @canoo vehicles come from China.” #SSEB61 pic.twitter.com/j0HaN3cFAR
— Robert Hefner (@RobertHefnerV) September 28, 2021
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