automotive cybersecurity

The Japanese Government Begins Testing the Security of Nationwide IoT Devices

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The Japanese Government Begins Testing the Security of Nationwide IoT Devices

Click Subscribe to the “IEEE Electrical and Electronics Engineers Society” by clicking above. Stay updated on global technological advancements and open your mind for research and entrepreneurship. Illustration Source:iStockphoto Since February 20, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in Japan has begun testing the security of IoT devices owned by citizens and … Read more

Fundamentals: What is the Industrial Internet of Things? What is its Ecosystem?

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Fundamentals: What is the Industrial Internet of Things? What is its Ecosystem?

Introduction What is the Industrial Internet of Things? What is its ecosystem? The benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) lie in the collection and analysis of various data. Manufacturers utilize this network to improve quality control, sustainable and green practices, supply chain traceability, and supply chain efficiency. So far, we are all familiar … Read more

Rapid Response to Malicious Code Injection Threats in Industrial Control Systems Using WebGaze Tools

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Rapid Response to Malicious Code Injection Threats in Industrial Control Systems Using WebGaze Tools

One day, the cybersecurity monitoring center of an oil and gas company received a series of alarm signals indicating abnormal behavior in some of its production control systems. After a thorough investigation, it was discovered that certain critical control nodes were receiving abnormal commands from the internal network, suspected to be an external attacker attempting … Read more

Industrial Control Security | Review of the Top Ten News Events in China’s Industrial Control System Information Security in 2016

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Industrial Control Security | Review of the Top Ten News Events in China's Industrial Control System Information Security in 2016

2016 was a fruitful year for China’s industrial control system information security market, especially with significant breakthroughs in relevant laws, regulations, and standards. The Industrial Control System Information Security Industry Alliance (ICSISIA) has specially compiled and published the top ten news events in China’s industrial control system information security for 2016. Let’s take a closer … Read more

Urgent Warning: Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in RTOS VxWorks

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Urgent Warning: Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in RTOS VxWorks

0x00 Background Researchers at Armis have discovered 11 zero-day vulnerabilities in VxWorks, the most popular real-time operating system (RTOS), used by over 2 billion devices, including critical mission devices in industrial, medical, and enterprise settings. These vulnerabilities, referred to as ‘URGENT / 11′, exist in IPnet, VxWorks’ TCP/IP stack, affecting versions released over the past … Read more

Malicious npm Package Attacks Linux Developers to Install SSH Backdoors

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Malicious npm Package Attacks Linux Developers to Install SSH Backdoors

Introduction A concerning new type of supply chain attack has emerged, targeting Linux developers working with the Telegram bot ecosystem. Discovered in early 2025, multiple malicious npm packages disguised themselves as legitimate Telegram bot libraries to provide SSH backdoors and steal sensitive data from unsuspecting developers. These domain-squatted packages accumulated approximately 300 downloads over several … Read more

How Flex and BMW Address ECU Validation Challenges

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How Flex and BMW Address ECU Validation Challenges

BMW F48 (Image source: BMW Group website) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) certification is the future of connected vehicles—Flex and the BMW Group overcome this challenge based on Catena-X data exchange. The Engine Control Unit (ECU), also known as DME (Digital Motor Electronics) or DDE (Digital Diesel Electronics), is a critical component in automotive manufacturing. From … Read more

The Trap of ‘Free’ Wi-Fi Scams

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The Trap of 'Free' Wi-Fi Scams

Click the blue text Follow us Scam Analysis Providing “free” Wi-Fi access points in public places without a password is actually a trap set by hackers to capture users’ data transmissions, credit card information, and more. Classic CaseMr. Chen, while waiting at the airport, wanted to pass the time and handle some urgent work. He … Read more

New National Standard for Vehicle Networking Security Officially Takes Effect! Is Your Smart Car Still Safe?

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New National Standard for Vehicle Networking Security Officially Takes Effect! Is Your Smart Car Still Safe?

Abstract On April 1, 2025, the Chinese vehicle networking industry will witness a historic moment—the national standard “Detection Mechanism for Abnormal Behavior in Vehicle Networking Security” (GB/T 45181-2024) will officially be implemented!This standard, led by 360 Group and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, was jointly developed with industry giants such as China … Read more

Automotive Internet Security Perspectives (2025 Issue 2)

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Automotive Internet Security Perspectives (2025 Issue 2)

Table of Contents International Perspectives Upstream, an autonomous driving technology developer, releases the “2025 Global Automotive Cybersecurity Report” Arkansas, USA, sues General Motors for collecting data without user consent The European Commission plans to legislate to grant automotive service groups access to vehicle data Domestic Developments Premier Li Qiang emphasizes the vigorous development of smart … Read more