AI & Enterprise
Cybersecurity risks grow as OTA spreads in auto industry
As over-the-air software updates spread rapidly in the auto industry, concerns are rising that vehicle systems could become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Experts call for stronger security checks and policy intervention. OTA adoption is also prompting new security worries tied to transport infrastructure. Some warn of risks beyond data privacy, including potential interference with vehicles in motion. Tests by a Norwegian bus operator found a possible OTA-related access path into control systems.