Half of all auto cyberattacks in history occurred in 2021 alone — up nearly 140% from 2020.
That's according to Upstream Security Ltd., a startup offering a cloud-based automotive cybersecurity and data analytics platform that's opening its first vehicle security operation center outside of its native Israel in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The number of connected vehicles on the road has jumped, and automakers, including the Detroit Three, have plans to add millions more over the rest of the decade offering over-the-air updates, on-demand features and technology perks that customers demand.
