IN response to the growing threat landscape, Trend Micro is emphasizing automotive cybersecurity at its annual conference, DECODE 2024: Fusion Forward. A live demonstration from VicOne, a partner in automotive cybersecurity, will focus on the potential vulnerabilities of electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced car infotainment systems.
This demonstration is unprecedented at DECODE and reflects the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, particularly those targeting new technologies. The session will feature Jonathan Jay Turla, a principal researcher at VicOne, who will educate attendees on protecting vehicles from radio frequency (RF) and infotainment system attacks.
“Trend Micro has never done a demonstration like this at DECODE before,” shares Alma Saturnino-Alvarez, Threat Hunting Director of Trend Micro. “In line with our theme, Fusion Forward, we want to recognize that technologies are continuously evolving and threat actors are also finding new ways to maximize these technologies for their gain. The VicOne session will be a great opportunity for more professionals in the country to have an awareness of the potential threats posed to vehicle systems, and to make the necessary preparations to safeguard their respective organizations.”
The demonstration will include examples of RF attacks on keyless systems leading to car theft, and how hackers can use a flash drive to exploit infotainment systems for unauthorized access to data and settings. The potential consequences of car hacking, such as theft, fraud, and privacy breaches, will also be discussed.
Trend Micro aims to raise awareness of these risks as EVs become more prevalent and prepare the community for the increasing electrification of transportation, emphasizing the need to protect the entire automotive ecosystem.
