November 29, 2018
There are tens of millions of vehicles driving on the road right now that are equipped with some pretty extensive technology. Maintenance of a vehicle used to focus on things like oil changes and tire rotations. These things are still important, but there is no maintenance for your technology. Software updates are just one of these items. Relying on this technology can make our vehicles very prone to being hacked. There are many people that are looking to prey off of someone else. Most people don’t realize that their vehicle even has the ability to be hacked. It is important to learn more about the vulnerabilities that your vehicle has. This will be information regarding how you can make your car safe from hacking. Let’s take a closer look.
Do I Need to Consider Wireless Technologies?
There are a number of parts on a vehicle that is connected to WiFi. Satellite radio pulls in a signal to provide service to customers. Your GPS, blind spot warning system and braking system can all provide a method of being hacked. When you are done driving your vehicle, make sure that you turn off any of these functions. This will allow your vehicle to remain secure when you walk away.
Pay Attention to Recalls
Many vehicle manufacturers will issue recalls when they notice that there is a persistent problem with a certain model of vehicle. Sometimes this recall simply requires you to stop down to a local dealership to have your software updated. Make sure that you stay up to date on the current recalls that may be present for your vehicle. Don’t expect notification straight from the manufacturer. Stay informed by way of recall information on the internet. You can also stay in touch with our service center. If you know that there is a current software update for your vehicle, take it to our service center that you trust. Don’t stop by a local shop that might not be trustworthy. This could result in a virus being introduced to your vehicle’s technology.
Stray Away from Third Party Add-Ons
There are a number of technology addons that you can install into your vehicle. These items can get plugged into your USB drive, or plugged into your diagnostics port. Regardless of what your add-on does, these items usually make it very easy for your average hacker to get inside of your vehicle. Even your key fob is a risk. Your best bet is to stick with the traditional method of locking your car doors. When you get out, use the key. You can also lock your vehicle from the inside of the door before you close it.
If you would like to find out more ways to prevent your vehicle from getting hacked, stop down to INFINITI of Springfield today. We may have some software updates for your specific make and model of vehicle. These updates could increase the overall security of your vehicle. Stop down to INFINITI of Springfield to find out more.
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