Intel Team Takes On Car Hackers 153
nk497 writes "Intel has set up a team of McAfee researchers to protect computer systems in cars, hiring Barnaby Jack — the researcher who forced ATMs to spit out cash and cause medical pumps to release lethal doses of insulin. Bruce Snell, a McAfee executive who oversees his company's research on car security, said the car industry was concerned about the potential for cyber attacks because of the frightening repercussions. 'If your laptop crashes you'll have a bad day, but if your car crashes that could be life threatening,' he said. 'I don't think people need to panic now. But the future is really scary.' The move comes as Ford and other car makers start to invest in ways to keep car code secure."
Re:Signed Code (Score:1, Funny)
That solution is too easy. They brought in McAfee researchers because they want a 30MB solution that will continuously scan the car software, causing unpredictable hiccups, pop ups, and all that good stuff.
Re:Boy, does this have the potential for bad (Score:5, Funny)