From bad economy to entertainment systems, computers monitor and regulate just about everything in a car. Automakers are trying to improve the cyber security of their fleets as cars employ dozens of little computers called electronic control units.
Security engineers, automakers try to ensure electronic bug shields can prevent hacking. Stuart McClure, then at McAfee, is quoted extensively on the risks of automotive cybersecurity and the growing attack surface as vehicles become increasingly connected.
"There is a host of opportunities," said Stuart McClure, an expert on automotive security who recently stepped down as a worldwide chief technology officer for McAfee. "It's pretty cloudy."