2021 Security Predictions: Booby-trapped Smart Chargers Lead to Smart Car Hacks

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Smart car popularity will continue to rev up in 2021. As a result, we predict that security researchers and/or hackers will identify and demonstrate a major vulnerability in a smart car charger that will allow them to disrupt the use of your car by preventing charging. Interested in how this trend will play out and what other emerging security issues might surface next year? Check out the WatchGuard Threat Lab’s complete list of 2021 Cybersecurity Predictions here.

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