Connected cars are to-be targets for hackers

Vehicles and transportation systems must undergo major security overhaul before connected cars can enter our daily lives. Interest in the concept of connected cars is spreading fast, as recent estimates show by 2020 we will witness 150 million connected cars roaming our streets. Considering the potential impact this development will most definitely have at consumer and corporate levels, many people across the globe are paying close attention to this new state-of-the-art technology. Governments are also demonstrating their commitment to enhancing the development of the autonomous car industry, understanding the positive impact on their economy's future. However, their lies the risk of our governments, and the profit-seeking auto industry to push the limits and in the process neglect the essential security 1-2-3s in their drive for further innovation.