Tag Archives :: IOT
BMW Hack Exposes Connected Car Vulnerabilities
February 6, 2015 – The vulnerability of connected vehicle systems has been a topic that has been marginalized by most automakers, who repeatedly refer to the issue as “having been responded to promptly” and no longer a concern. Far from being the only car company with system security issues, BMW recently found itself having to patch its ConnectedDrive system […] [Continue Reading]
FTC Urges Connected Device Makers to Focus on Privacy and Security
January 30, 2015 – From connected cars to connected appliances, the Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling new product capabilities and services that would not otherwise be possible. When even the most mundane of devices are connected, either to each other or to the cloud, the sheer volume of personal data being generated is almost incomprehensible. And given the […] [Continue Reading]
The Connected Transformation of the Car Insurance Industry
January 22, 2015 – We recently reported on AT&T and Verizon aggressively pursuing the telematics market, utilizing their massive connected infrastructures and millions of existing customers to create additional value while chasing the incremental business of delivering telematics services. This will put both wireless carriers on a business footing that will impact the telematics market in ways nobody could […] [Continue Reading]