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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 and operational systems.…

YANIV MAIMON

VP Cyber Services
  • Mobility API Security

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…
DAR DIAMANT

Product Marketing Manager
February 8, 2023
  • Cybersecurity
  • Mobility API Security

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…
DAR DIAMANT

Product Marketing Manager
December 18, 2022
  • Compliance
  • Cybersecurity

NHTSA Updates US Cybersecurity Guidelines for Vehicles

Connected and software-defined vehicles technologies are on the rise, offering customers a better user experience, and introducing new monetization strategies for OEMs. Given the rising…
DAR DIAMANT

Product Marketing Manager
October 18, 2022
  • Cybersecurity

Upstream Partners with Salesforce, Putting Connected Vehicle Data in Motion

The automotive industry is undergoing a massive transformation, building new revenue streams and business opportunities. Connected vehicle and smart mobility data are at the core…
SHIRA SARID-HAUSIRER
SHIRA SARID-HAUSIRER

VP Marketing
October 13, 2022
  • Cybersecurity
  • Mobility API Security

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…
DAR DIAMANT

Product Marketing Manager
September 1, 2022
  • Cybersecurity
  • EV Charging
  • VSOC

EV Charging Stations Cyber Vulnerabilities Could Be EVs Achilles Heel

Electric vehicles (EVs) are a critical pillar of the global automotive revolution we’re experiencing today. Over the next five years, the US government will invest…
GIUSEPPE SERIO

VP Market Development
August 23, 2022
  • Cybersecurity
  • Threat Intelligence

Upstream’s 1000th Automotive Cybersecurity Incident: Use NFC Card to Gain Control in 130 Seconds

As a part of Upstream’s ongoing effort to monitor, analyze the cyber threat landscape and assess the impact of automotive-related cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities, we…
ELAD ROBB

Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence
June 22, 2022
  • Cybersecurity
  • EV Charging

Charging Station’s Cybersecurity Risks Endanger EV Adoption

Automakers and consumers are experiencing a breakthrough in electronic vehicle (EV) adoptability. Wide-spread easily accessible charging station networks are quelling range anxiety and replacing it…
RAFI SPIEWAK

Content Marketing Manager
June 2, 2022
  • Cybersecurity
  • Threat Intelligence

Protecting Vehicles Requires a Fresh Outlook on Product Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is an ever-transforming realm. As vehicles become significantly more connected, the threat landscape increases exponentially. In the race between threat actors and security teams,…
DANIEL BLUM

AutoThreat® Product Manager
May 25, 2022