EV's system codes are quite essential since they are used for various features, such as driver-assist software, autonomous function, info-code, infotainment system, and other system capabilities.
However, they can also lead to adverse outcomes since experts claim that cybercriminals can hack these codes.
As of the moment, electric vehicles are receiving more enhancements. One of the major focuses of the giant automakers, especially Tesla, is creating the perfect autonomous system.
And as they do this, system codes also become essential with each upgrade of their autonomous systems.
EV's System Codes Can Be Hacked?
According to The Next Web's latest report, if hackers gain access to the security codes of your zero-emission car's system, they can control your EV remotely.
This can lead to a bad situation, especially if you are actively driving during the breach. However, Finite State, a cybersecurity solution provider, said that this scenario could be prevented.
The tech firm explained that the security teams of the EV makers should disassemble, decompile, and test their codes' weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
"And if there's an unintended change that's not traceable back to an action by the dev team, that's a reason to investigate further," said Matt Wyckhouse, the CEO and founder of Finite State.
Common EV Code Flaws
As of the moment, there are two common flaws appearing in the system codes of various EV models. One of them is the so-called Log4j vulnerability, a zero-day flaw in the Apache Log4j Java-based logging library.
David Columbo, a cybersecurity researcher, recently used this flaw. He released a Twitter post stating that he was able to hack more than 25 Tesla vehicles.
Columbo added that after gaining access, he was able to control the windows, speakers, doors, and other features of the breached EVs.
Hardcoded credentials are the second common security flaw that EV drivers should also be aware of. If hackers gain access to this flaw, they can acquire the password of the driver.
In other news, Ford Mustang Mach-E became the top EV pick, beating Tesla Model 3. On the other hand, the new Tesla Car Colorizer service has been launched in the United States.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
