In parallel with all the recent optimistic chatter about the future of self-driving cars, a number of stories have highlighted the downside of built-in automotive smarts. Namely, the growing danger of car hacking - the hijacking of the wide-ranging networks, sensors and computers that make modern cars go. In one particularly dramatic scenario, Lesley Stahl, a correspondent for CBS News' 60 Minutes, participated in a frightening drive in a test car as a hacker demonstrated on camera his ability to disable or take control of multiple systems, including brakes. To date, actual hacks of vehicle systems seem to be unknown or at least unreport-ed. However, many experts agree there are worrisome vulnerabilities which could be particularly enticing targets for individuals intent on causing harm.
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