The FCC’s New Robotics Ban is a Watershed Moment for Cyber-Physical Security
As security leaders operating at the intersection of Physical AI, connected vehicles, and smart mobility, we at Upstream have long warned that when you put wheels, legs, or actuators on a computer, a cybersecurity failure stops being a mere IT annoyance; it becomes a physical safety hazard. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) underscored this reality by publishing a landmark update…
Chief Business Officer
The Upstream Blog
- Compliance
- Cybersecurity
- VSOC
What Does a Magical God of Death Have to Do With Automotive Cybersecurity?
In a humorous play-on-words, CVE-2021-3156, nicknamed “Baron Samedit” by the researchers who discovered the vulnerability, paid homage to the folklore death god “Baron Samedi” and…
SHACHAR AZRIEL
AutoThreat Product Manager & Team Lead
- Compliance
- Cybersecurity
- VSOC
ISO/SAE 21434: Setting the Standard for Automotive Cybersecurity
Understanding the ISO/SAE 21434 draft standard and Upstream Security’s solutions for effective compliance in the realm of automotive cybersecurity. Why was this automotive SAE cybersecurity standard needed?…
FAY GOLDSTEIN
Communications Manager
- Aftersales & Management
- Threat Intelligence
- VSOC
Upstream – $30M Series B for Shifting into High Gear
We launched Upstream in early 2017 with a mission to make connected vehicles safe and secure at a time when the automotive industry is seeing…
Yoav Levy
CEO and Co-founder
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Intelligence
- VSOC
How to Protect Against Telematics Server Attacks
Misconfigured reporting server gave hackers direct access to sensitive data In May 2018, a bug led to a major security threat affecting CalAmp, a telematics…
TEAM UPSTREAM
- Compliance
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Intelligence
How to Mitigate Keyless Entry Attacks
Hackers-Turned-Car-Thieves Exploit Keyless Entry Systems In 2019, hackers stole a BMW worth more than $100,000, without having to go to the trouble of breaking into…
TEAM UPSTREAM
- Compliance
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Intelligence
Automotive Cyber Incidents in H1 2019 Already Surpass All of 2018
As the number of connected vehicles on the road increases, along with the use of smart mobility services, we see a continued growth in the…
TEAM UPSTREAM
- Telematics-based insurance
- Threat Intelligence
- VSOC
How to Protect Against Remote Multi-Vehicle Attacks
Hacker Gains Access to Thousands of Cars Worldwide In April 2019, a hacker gained access to thousands of cars around the world via a location…
TEAM UPSTREAM
- Cybersecurity
- Telematics-based insurance
- VSOC
How to Protect Against Hacks on Car Sharing Services?
100 Luxury Vehicles Stolen from Car2Go Back in April 2019, criminals accessed the Daimler Car2Go app to steal over 100 luxury vehicles in the Chicago…
TEAM UPSTREAM
- Compliance
- Cybersecurity
- VSOC
Q1 2019 Sees a Rapid Growth of Automotive Cyber Incidents
The cyber threats targeting the automotive landscape have been opening eyes for the past few years – and for a good reason. Unlike cyber threats…