In October 2025, a software engineer decided to test the limits of a driverless fleet system by turning it into the subject of a digital…
Fifty Robotaxis, One Dead End: A Real-World Stress Test for Mobility API Resilience
Category: Mobility API Security
When API Security Fails, Mobility Breaks: Lessons from 2025’s Cyber Incidents
With just over three months left in 2025, one thing is already clear. One of the weakest links in connected mobility is APIs. Oversights that…
The “Billion Dollar Automotive Cyber Club” Highlights a Wake-Up Call for OEMs
Just weeks ago, a major European automaker was forced to shut down production for an extended period after a large-scale cyber attack crippled its IT…
Upstream’s Ocean AI Dramatically Improves API Security Investigations
As the automotive industry continues its rapid shift towards connectivity and digitalization, API security has become a critical pillar of cybersecurity. GenAI holds transformative potential…
API Security: Frontline Insights from the Vehicle SOC
The following content was delivered as part of a keynote during the recent APISEC CON Automotive, which focused on the impact of API security on…
Upstream Security Collaborates with APISec University to Deliver the First API Security Course for Automotive, Fleets & Smart Mobility
In the rapidly evolving world of connected vehicles, fleets, smart mobility and transportation, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be understated. With the industry’s ever-growing reliance…
Fleets Shift Focus to Secure Against Operational Disruptions Following Cyber Attack
Fleet management solutions are indispensable in fleet operations, offering essential insights into vehicle inventory and status, helping to monitor driver behavior and safety, and more.…
Discovery: An Essential First Step in Securing APIs
API security is a crucial facet of cybersecurity in this era of rapid digitalization. While APIs serve as potent tools operating across every aspect of…
Upstream Security joins AWS ISV Accelerate: What does it mean for Connected Mobility and SDV makers?
On May 24, 2023 Upstream was selected to join the AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Partner Program. This marks an important milestone in our…
Updates to the OWASP API Security Top 10 Risks
APIs, essentially digital connectors between applications, have become a fundamental part of today’s technology landscape. They enable swift and efficient data sharing, allowing businesses to…
Navigating the Risks of Automotive Subscription Revenue Streams: Cyber Hacking Enables Bypassing, Tampering and Fraud
“A significant increase in hacking attempts by vehicle owners is expected, aimed at bypassing premium costs by manipulating systems fraudulently.” – Upstream Security 2023 Global…
API Security Needs to be Integral in Automotive Threat Analysis and Risk Assesment
APIs enable the opportunity to innovate and improve services in the connected vehicle and smart mobility ecosystem. APIs are widely used in advanced features, services…
Securing Smart Mobility Requires a Fresh Approach to API Security
Connected vehicles and smart mobility services use numerous APIs. Everything from OEM-driven companion apps, infotainment systems, OTA servers, telematics servers, and EV charging management or…
Ready to Keep Up with Smart Mobility? The Effects of Connectivity on the MaaS Ecosystem
When you’re in the eye of the storm, most chances are you’re not going to be able to see the outcome of that storm. And…
The Danger of Connected Car Mobile Apps to OEMs and Smart Mobility Services
Mobile car apps in recent years have become increasingly integrative in the smart mobility industry. The benefits for OEMs and car-sharing services are clear: the…