Connected and Exposed: Cybersecurity Risks, Regulatory Gaps, and Public Perception in Internet-Connected Vehicles

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2508.15306v1
• Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:51:54 GMT
• Title: Connected and Exposed: Cybersecurity Risks, Regulatory Gaps, and Public Perception in Internet-Connected Vehicles
• Authors: Henrietta Hegyi, Laszlo Erdodi,
• Abstract summary: This paper explores the evolving threat landscape associated with connected vehicles.<n>It focuses on risks such as unauthorized remote access and the potential leakage of personal data.<n>To assess the current state of protection, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of 16 international standards and regulations.<n>We also carried out a user-focused survey designed to map consumer attitudes toward smart cars.
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• Abstract: The rapid advancement of Internet-connected vehicle technologies has introduced a new era of smart mobility, while simultaneously raising significant cybersecurity and privacy concerns. This paper explores the evolving threat landscape associated with connected vehicles, focusing on risks such as unauthorized remote access and the potential leakage of personal data. To assess the current state of protection, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of 16 international standards and regulations, evaluating them from multiple perspectives including regulatory strength, technical specificity, treatment of supply chain risks, and approaches to personal data handling. In parallel, we carried out a user-focused survey designed to map consumer attitudes toward smart cars. The survey investigated which types of vehicles users trust and prefer, the reasons behind rejecting certain car types, their awareness of data-related risks, and whether they feel adequately informed about how their vehicles handle data. By combining regulatory analysis with user perception insights, this study aims to contribute to a more holistic understanding of the challenges and expectations surrounding connected vehicle ecosystems.

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