Vehicle Cybersecurity And Technostress - Techno Pedia

Just when you thought modern high-tech cars were safer to drive than these classic cars, thehackernews.com recently reported that several software bugs affecting millions of vehicles from 16 different manufacturers can be hacked to unlock, let operate and operate cars, track and even influence them. . privacy of car owners.

Security vulnerabilities have been found in APIs and automotive software for Acura, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Toyota. Works on Reviver, SiriusXM and Spireon.

Weak spots range from those that provide access to internal company systems and user information, to vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to remotely execute code to issue commands.

The study builds on findings from late last year, when Yuga Labs researcher Sam Curry identified security holes in SiriusXM's connected vehicle service that could leave vehicles vulnerable to remote attacks.

The biggest problem with Spireon's telematics solution could be exploited to gain full administrative access, allowing an attacker to issue arbitrary commands to approximately 15.5 million vehicles and update vehicle firmware.

"This will allow us to detect and disable the triggers of police, ambulance and law enforcement vehicles in several major cities and send commands to these vehicles," say the researchers.

Other bugs allow for access or modification of customer records, internal dealer portals, real-time GPS vehicle location tracking, license plate data manipulation for all Reviver customers, and even a vehicle's status update as "stolen".

The interconnection of our digital devices makes it difficult to secure vehicles, as evidenced by the nearly 300% increase in cyberattacks on vehicles over the past three years, with approximately 90% of these attacks being carried out remotely.

It is clear that as automotive technology develops, so does the complexity of their intelligent software systems. Furthermore, identifying software supply chain vulnerabilities caused by intelligent functionality requires a deep understanding of software and hardware systems, as well as an understanding of user protocols specific to connected vehicles and their control systems.

If you are concerned, make sure your vehicle is in good working order not only physically/operationally, but also with software updates and fixes.

Ask your auto dealer when you do scheduled maintenance.

Recently, Joanne Griffin's insightful blog on technostress (is there such a word?) got me thinking about the long-term implications. Basically, the idea is that nowadays technology has introduced a new type of threat - information overload - and a completely new reward system - likes and followers! Both can be addictive and potentially harmful to our brains.

In an ideal world, the daily use of technology would increase eustress and alleviate suffering.

However, a growing body of evidence suggests that technology-induced stress is reaching pandemic proportions and can undermine organizational agility and new technologies. Technostress is the most stressful news of our time.

Driven by the widespread use of technology in our lives and the growing digitization of work, this new source of stress is breaking down geographical and cultural barriers and wreaking havoc in organizations and societies.

The constant demand for new devices and apps is taking a toll on our paleolithic brains as our dopamine receptors rewire in the digital age, leaving many of us flawed and dissatisfied with our day jobs.

The term technostress was first introduced in 1984 by American psychotherapist Craig Broad.

Even before the digital age, Broad described this new kind of stress as "the disease of modern adjustment, caused by an inability to handle new information technologies in a healthy way."

As with everyday stress, technostress can have both positive and negative effects. When technology induces eustress, we are challenged and motivated by opportunities to grow and learn.

In the realm of eustress, technological applications can bring satisfaction and joy, help us make decisions, and help us adjust easily.

With the best technology available, organizations can increase productivity, efficiency and innovation.

On the other hand, technological stress can make employees feel unappreciated and unrecognized. Technostress usually occurs in the following situations:

• When there is a strong dependence on technology;

• When we see a gap between what we know and what we need to know, e

• We recognize the change in work culture brought about by technology.

This type of stress appears to give way to physiological symptoms such as fatigue, irritability and insomnia and a wide range of psychological symptoms such as frustration, mental overload, skepticism, decreased job satisfaction, reduced commitment and reduced productivity.

Research on tech stress has increased in recent years as we seek to understand the causes of low adoption, failed digital transformation, and declining productivity in the workplace. As new discoveries continue to emerge, technostress is being studied primarily in five main areas.

Each domain acts as an individual "stressor" and contributes to the overall level of technostress.

These stressors act as latent threats to digital adoption and can derail even the most targeted technology adoptions.

Five key areas: 1. Techno-overburden 2. Techno-intrusion 3. Techno-complexity 4. Techno-uncertainty 5. Techno-uncertainty

technological overload

Too much attention, too little mental space. We learned that in recent years, the human ability to adapt to technological change has been compromised by information overload and choice overload. It's nearly impossible to keep up with the latest updates and features for all of our apps. New features are often something new for us to learn and adapt to. While technology can process tasks faster, it can inadvertently create more work when the output is given to a human. The need to adapt and maintain performance at the same time is a common source of anxiety in the digital age!

Technological invasion

Business apps accelerated by the pandemic have invaded our personal devices, our personal space and our privacy. The lines between work and home have become incredibly blurred, making it increasingly difficult to switch off work or focus on leisure. Our always-online culture means we're more accessible, to more people, for longer: while we may be out of the loop when working remotely, we rarely lose touch.

Technological complexity

We have discovered a new technology that has more features and functionality than we could ever need or use. The multitude of features and seemingly endless possibilities can be intimidating for any user. According to surveys, employees use only 40% of the functionality of a software application. No wonder we are frustrated with the digital transformation that will make our lives easier! While learning can help, a classroom-only learning approach is rarely an effective way to drive digital adoption. We don't have the time or mental resources to invest in learning and understanding how to use each feature. So we do our best to intuitively navigate new systems and often feel helpless and inadequate.

Lack of technical security

As technology expands its presence in the business, many employees are eager to understand how it affects them.

Technological limbo

We understand that technology is changing at an ever faster pace and that we are being forced to learn and adapt to new tools and features faster than ever before. Knowledge and skills that we have been perfecting for years quickly become obsolete, and the need for repetition can deplete our mental faculties. The time has come to put human (and world) evolution above the technological revolution. As a wise man said: "Always stop and smell the roses..." God bless you and stay safe in the digital and physical world.

• ILAITHIA B. TUISAWAOU is a Private Information Security Consultant. The views expressed in this article are yours and are not necessarily those of this journal. Mr. Tuisawau can be reached at ilaitia@cyberbati.com.