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Technology · 20 July 2026

Experts warn over-the-air car updates could expose vehicles to cyberattacks

Experts warn over-the-air car updates could expose vehicles to cyberattacks

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Over-the-air technology, which updates vehicle systems wirelessly, makes cars more vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to analysts. Countries like Norway, Denmark, and Britain are worried about foreign actors potentially sabotaging moving vehicles. A Norwegian bus company found one of its buses could be stopped remotely via a mobile network, prompting UK and Danish investigations.

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