With
the cars becoming more powered and connected to the internet and
operated by computers, the risk of cyberattacks have arisen.
The
US based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
believes that the interconnected electronic system is helpful in
creating opportunities for vehicle safety and reliability but these
systems now also pose cybersecurity threats of a very different nature.
According
to a report by Stuff.co.nz, a new office within the agency will
research upon the vehicle electronic safety and analyze the potential
cyberattack risks leading to catastrophic accidents.
As
cars are increasingly controlled electronically rather than manually,
NHTSA will be conducting the research in bringing car technology to
prevent crashes.
NHTSA has prepared a
testimony for a Senate Commerce Committee meeting in order to establish
the new office for analyzing the possible cyber security attacks, the
reports added.