Modern vehicles equipped with smart features like cameras, microphones, and GPS trackers may pose espionage risks, according to a warning from a Dutch intelligence agency. The agency has highlighted concerns that these built-in technologies could potentially be exploited by hostile states to monitor drivers remotely, including activating microphones to eavesdrop on conversations. As connected car systems become more advanced, authorities are urging greater awareness of the security vulnerabilities they may introduce. The alert underscores growing apprehensions over the safety of data and privacy in an era of increasingly interconnected technology.
Hostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese importsDrivers have been warned that the smart features built into modern cars such as microphones, cameras and GPS trackers could be used by hostile states to spy on them.The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) called for “awareness of espionage risks around modern vehicles”, including microphones that can by switched on remotely to listen to conversations. Continue reading...
