Modern Car Innovations and Cyber Security Risks

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What is used as an additional layer of security verification in some systems?

Smart card

In addition to knowing a user's ID and password, what else does someone need to steal to gain unauthorized access?

Smart card

What type of security token displays an access code that changes approximately every 30 seconds?

RSA SecurID

Which factor can also be considered as a security factor for authentication?

Location

What feature do some security tokens have that eliminates the need to carry an extra gadget around?

Software-based token

In a standard login system, what is typically combined with a card reader for an additional layer of security?

PIN

What are examples of new enhancements in cars mentioned in the text?

Collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control

How do hackers potentially access cars remotely according to the text?

Through the GPS, entertainment, or communications systems

What is a potential consequence of a successful car hacking attack as stated in the text?

Shutting the car off on the interstate or rendering the brakes inoperable

What has been done by auto manufacturers to reduce the chances of successful cyber attacks on cars?

Taken steps to reduce the chances of a successful attack

Which technological advancement makes smart cars possible according to the text?

IoT

How are modern cars described in terms of their underlying systems?

Basically computer networks with communication, navigation, and entertainment systems

What are two reasons that make governance a hot topic?

User privacy and data security

What is a major concern related to the purpose of many IoT-related devices?

Collecting information about people and their behaviors

How did a security flaw in certain smartwatches for children expose users in 2017?

Allowed hackers to identify the wearer’s location, listen in on conversations, and communicate with the wearer

What is a common benefit of parents using apps like Life360 and mSpy?

Tracking their child’s location

What potential risk was associated with the security flaw in children's smartwatches?

Hackers could listen in on conversations and communicate with the wearers

Why is it unsettling for most parents to think of a stranger having access to their child's location?

Due to privacy and safety concerns

Explore the new enhancements in cars such as collision avoidance systems, adaptive cruise control, and more, while learning about the potential risks like expensive repairs and vulnerability to hackers. Understand how modern cars are like computer networks and the implications of cyber threats.

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