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CAN protocol General

Introduction to the CAN bus

The most common form of messaging inside automotive vehicles is performed over the CAN protocol. It is robust, resilient, and efficient to implement. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the protocol in order to understand more precisely how it works. Later in another post, we will describe the security of this protocol […]

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CAN Injection

CAN Injection Attacks: A New Form of Vehicle Theft

The automotive cybersecurity field experienced a noteworthy development in 2023 when an automotive cybersecurity researcher reported that his Toyota RAV4 was hijacked and stolen using a novel theft technique known as CAN injection. It was an innovative, yet simple technique that showcased the adaptability of attackers against modernized defenses against automotive threats. All that was […]

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Automotive Security Testing

Automotive Security Testing Basics: What You Need to Know

Protecting vehicles extends beyond safeguarding valuable assets, it’s about securing lives and sensitive data in an age where automobiles have evolved into intricate networks of interconnected microcomputers. These machines not only facilitate internal connections but also communicate externally, forming a vast web of interconnectivity. However, the rapid technological progression has outpaced cybersecurity measures in the […]