Can a computer virus make your car sick?


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Source: Straits Times

Date Written: May 7, 2003

Date Collected: May 7, 2003

As modern cars become packed with computer systems and communications technologies, they may become vulnerable to cyber attacks and viruses, according to some security experts. For instance, Eddie Chau, president of computer security company e-Cop.net, believes that, in future, viruses could disrupt motor vehicles in a variety of ways, from disabling global positioning systems, to causing "a partial or total shutdown of operations." Other experts view the threat as less serious, arguing that no malware targeting cars has been discovered. In addition, cars use technologies that are not as susceptible to malicious code infections, and have some security features already built in.

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