Cars made smarter with Internet technology are zooming into perilous hacker territory, according to a report by U.S. computer security giant McAfee. The first-of-its-kind report, titled "Caution: Malware Ahead," warned that security is lagging as vehicles are enhanced with embedded chips and sensors for a growing array of purposes.
"As more and more functions get embedded in the digital technology of automobiles, the threat of attack and malicious manipulation increases," said McAfee senior vice president and general manager Stuart McClure.
"It's one thing to have your e-mail or laptop compromised, but having your car hacked could translate to dire risks to your personal safety," he added.