Cars are becoming more like personal computers. Software updates allow not only to activate new functions, but also to determine the power reserve of electric vehicles, as it happens with the younger Tesla Model S complete sets, in which the capacity of the traction battery is limited by software.
As noted by Reuters with reference to the comments of analysts Macquarie, the Canadian company BlackBerry develops anti-virus software for cars, which could in the background find potential vulnerabilities and request updates to resolve them through wireless networks. In case of a critical vulnerability, the owner of the car could receive notices requiring that you refrain from traveling for safety until the software is updated.
According to the source, a couple of automakers are already testing this software - Aston Martin and Range Rover are mentioned in the news, but the first one did not confirm the relevant tests, and the second one was not available for comment at the time of preparation of the material by Reuters employees. According to analysts, BlackBerry could receive a subscription fee for anti-virus software - at $ 10 per month from each car. The year before last, the discovery of a vulnerability in Fiat Chrysler's vehicle management systems forced the corporation to recall 1.4 million machines for software updates. As sources of increased danger, modern vehicles require special attention from information security professionals and management systems.