The research revealed that unlike passenger vehicles, heavy-duty commercial vehicles are particularly susceptible to cyber attacks due to their standardized communication protocols, more complex software systems, and valuable cargo. “Heavy-duty vehicles will be even more susceptible to cybersecurity threats since these vehicles will use more complex and software-driven functionality, will create, process, store and exchange more data internally and also externally via powerful, long-distance wireless communication channels,” the researchers explained. The researchers emphasize that heavy-duty vehicle security requires not only technical solutions but also organizational commitment throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle—from initial design through end-of-life, potentially spanning up to 20 years for commercial vehicles. Security analysts or researchers, Marko Wolf and Robert Lambert identified that heavy-duty vehicles face heightened cybersecurity risks compared to passenger cars. This protocol, which facilitates communication between various electronic control units (ECUs), was not designed with robust security measures, making it relatively straightforward for attackers to inject malicious commands once they gain access to the vehicle’s communication network. Cybersecurity experts have recently demonstrated how heavy-duty vehicles such as commercial trucks and buses can be remotely compromised, potentially giving attackers control over critical vehicle functions. Attackers could potentially gain unauthorized access to unlock vehicles, manipulate engine performance, or even disable critical safety systems. The effective protection requires multiple lines of defense starting from secure hardware modules at the ECU level up to network security for backend systems. While their demonstration required physical access, experts warn that remote attacks are entirely possible through cellular connections, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth interfaces that are increasingly common in modern fleet management systems. With years of experience under his belt in Cyber Security, he is covering Cyber Security News, technology and other news. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:00:05 +0000