Cyber security developments are in the fast lane, says Magna

“Just pull in behind this parked car on the right,” Hasib Hassan, Global Product Manager of Magna Electronics, tells Automotive World during a demonstration of the supplier’s cyber security solution. The car initially begins to follow the intended steering path, but suddenly locks in a set direction, putting the vehicle on course to career into the back of a stationary vehicle. The brakes are disabled, and the accelerator is locked open. A crash is imminent.

“You’re being hacked – by me,” says Hassan. Luckily, this was just a virtual reality simulator to replicate the event of a hack whilst driving, but the dangers are clear. Hassan explains how, in partnership with Argus Security, Magna’s cyber security solution prevents this scenario from becoming a reality.