The US government is concerned about the national security risks posed by foreign-made vehicles with internet connectivity, especially those made in China. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo warns of the possibility of Beijing remotely disabling Chinese connected vehicles on American roads. This investigation comes as Chinese automakers gain prominence in the global car manufacturing industry, particularly in electric vehicles. The increasing computerization and internet connectivity of vehicles have made them vulnerable to security threats, as hackers have demonstrated the ability to disable internet-connected vehicles remotely.
The US government has launched an investigation into the national security risks posed by foreign-made vehicles with internet connectivity—especially those made in China . At a briefing on Wednesday, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo even raised the specter of Beijing remotely triggering mayhem on US highways.
“Imagine if there were thousands or hundreds of thousands of Chinese connected vehicles on American roads that could be immediately and simultaneously disabled by somebody in Beijing,” Raimondo said. The new US government fears about Chinese autos come as automakers such as BYD and Geely have become major global players in car manufacturing—and particularly electric vehicles. They also build on evidence that as cars have become increasingly computerized, and connected to the internet, vehicles have become vulnerable to new security threats. Hackers have shown it is possible to disable internet-connected vehicles from afa
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