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coffeesp00ns · 3445 days ago · link · · parent · post: Two self-driving cars involved in close call in California
Well, I think the problem comes that any time devices are set up to send and receive data, they immediately have a vulnerability (security-wise). Like, if you want to make sure you never have a virus on your computer, never put it on the internet. If you never want your cars hacked, don't let them send and receive data from other cars.
That's also a valid point. Usually the threat of a virus is contained safely inside the computer and the only thing that can happen is your identity is stolen or your files deleted - no physical harm. But now, you're inside the computer too, which is a big metal box going quickly on a road. Maybe it would be a good idea to have as little security issues as possible.