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"But two Democratic senators, Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, have introduced a bill that would force the industry to seal
by dkx 11y ago
"But two Democratic senators, Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, have introduced a bill that would force the industry to seal off critical computers and add technology to stop hackers in real time."
Why do governments feel the need to dictate the little details? Instead of forcing all car manufacturers to secure cars in the exact same way how about just holding them liable for the consequences if a car is hacked? Car makers can then decide how best to secure the car which would lead to a more diverse and hopefully innovative security measures.
- iolothebard 11y agoBecause by the time it gets to Congress, the auto makers have clearly avoided fixing the issues themselves for pushing a half decade or more. If they did things the right way, we wouldn't be at this point. Now they get the hammer.
- tertius 11y agoHolding them liable will kill the automotive industry quicker than competition can meet demand. "Add technology to stop hackers in real tie." Because backdoors never backfire.
- nfriedly 11y agoAren't the car manufacturers already liable?
- spathi_fwiffo 11y agoThere is at least one lawsuit over the hackability; so, I guess we will see.