‘It’s a dilemma’: Security experts concerned about internet-connected cars and EV charging grids

“It’s open season on over-the-air connected cars,” said Pete Nicoletti of Checkpoint Security. That connectivity is also why hackers can get into over-the-air cars because those vehicle internet systems are nowhere near as secure as our phones and laptops. “Every over-the-air vehicle is vulnerable until they upgrade their communications to be encrypted,” said Nicoletti. Disruption of our economy, disruption of an entire segment of transportation.”It’s not just vehicle internet we have to worry about. At this point, there’s no cybersecurity mandate for EV chargers or even for over-the-air connected cars.