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GM’s new software platform will enable over-the-air updates, in-car subscriptions, and maybe facial recognition

The Verge

General Motors announced a new “end-to-end” software platform for its cars called “Ultifi” — a play on the name Ultium , which is the automaker’s new electric vehicle battery architecture. GM says the new software will enable over-the-air (OTA) updates , in-car subscription services, and “new opportunities to increase customer loyalty.”.

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Your car is about to go open source

Galido

Automakers want to standardize on a Linux-based OS that would make vehicle infotainment systems act more like smartphones. Automakers are working to standardize on a Linux-based operating system for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems that would make it easier for cars to act more like smartphones.

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Volvo’s new electric concept car is a ‘manifesto’ for the future

The Verge

Volvo is also bringing software development in-house. Volvo is also bringing software development in-house, which Green described as a way to help speed up the deployment of new updates to the company’s fleet or correct bugs in the system.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Car Hacking 0x05

ForAllSecure

That’s perhaps because of a dedicated group of hackers who are working to improve automotive security. Fortunately, there's a group of automotive hackers that are trying to help. But remote hacks of vehicles are rare for a number of reasons, as we will hear from someone who knows car systems both inside and out.

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The Hacker Mind: Hacking Aerospace

ForAllSecure

.” The event, which was captured on video and also reported in Wired magazine, sent a message to the automotive industry. In fact, I remember starting a new job by flying to Auburn Hills, Michigan for the very first meeting of the Featherstone Group, a collection of automotive OEM executive and security professionals.

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Mayhem Moves To Production With The Department Of Defense

ForAllSecure

All of these systems need to last decades. With the advent of IoT, as soon as the software is outdated, the technology is considered disposable. Mayhem automatically found new vulnerabilities in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software, even without developer participation. This is unthinkable today. Match made.

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Mayhem Moves To Production With The Department Of Defense

ForAllSecure

All of these systems need to last decades. With the advent of IoT, as soon as the software is outdated, the technology is considered disposable. Mayhem automatically found new vulnerabilities in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software, even without developer participation. This is unthinkable today. Match made.