Hackers have proven they can hijack cars, so regulators issue cybersecurity guidelines
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety issued recommendations to automakers on Monday on how to protect connected and automated vehicles from cyber attacks. The agency's guidelines are suggestions, but cannot be enforced.
"Cybersecurity is a safety issue, and a top priority at the Department," U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a press release. "Our intention with today's guidance is to provide best practices to help protect against breaches and other security failures..."
The...