26 May 2026 - 07:51

Category: Ransomware

Cars Are Now Just Rolling Ransomware

Automotive ransomware attacks doubled last year because even our cars want to be held for ransom now. I suppose walking to work is the only secure method of transport left.

Cars Are Now Just Rolling Ransomware

Source: PR Newswire

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Severity: High Mood: Concerning

Ransomware now accounts for nearly half of all automotive cyber incidents, proving that even your commute isn't safe from the relentless march of digital incompetence. Telematics and cloud systems have become the preferred front doors for hackers looking to turn millions of mobility assets into expensive paperweights. Manufacturers and fleet managers are the primary victims of this trend, as if they didn't have enough trouble making cars that actually work. Securing these rolling data centers requires robust cloud defenses, assuming the industry can stop innovating long enough to fix their security.

#walkinstead #ransomwheels
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