There really is no need to present the worst-case scenario , when it comes to the hacking of modern cars, because everybody’s familiar with its implications. The more systems are controlled by software, the more vulnerable to “cyber attacks ” the vehicle is.
For instance, simpler cars don’t have direct software control over the steering (i.e. if new systems like Lane Departure Warning or self-parking are not present, you should be in control of the direction in which the front wheels are pointed at all times).
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