Auto industry is prime target for email attacks
The automotive industry has become a popular target for business email compromise and vendor email compromise attacks, according to new research from Abnormal Security.
Between September 2023 and February 2024, BEC attacks against businesses in the automotive industry increased by 70.5 percent. Over the same period 63 percent of Abnormal Security customers in the automotive industry experienced at least one VEC attack.
KIOXIA launches groundbreaking UFS 4.0 memory for automotive use, promising enhanced performance
KIOXIA has started offering samples of the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.0 to manufacturers. This pioneering technology could redefine the performance parameters of various automotive systems, including telematics, infotainment, and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). KIOXIA's latest offering promises a substantial boost in data transfer speeds, with sequential read and write speeds reportedly surging by +100% and +40% respectively.
This enhanced performance is critical in harnessing the full potential of 5G connectivity, ensuring swifter system startups and a smoother user experience. KIOXIA, a trailblazer in UFS technology, continues to innovate with its UFS Ver. 4.0 devices. These devices, integrating the company’s proprietary BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory and a sophisticated controller, adhere to the JEDEC-standard package. The UFS 4.0 standard boasts impressive interface speeds, reaching up to 23.2 gigabits per second (Gbp/s) per lane, and is backward compatible with UFS 3.1.
Peter Stern shifts gears from Apple to Ford Motor Company
In a significant strategic maneuver, Ford Motor Company has announced the recruitment of Apple veteran, Peter Stern, to oversee its newly established Ford Integrated Services. This pivotal appointment signals Ford’s intensified focus on enhancing software-driven customer experiences across its Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro platforms.
Peter Stern’s credentials are indisputable. Serving as vice president of Services at Apple for over six years, he played an instrumental role in the conception and execution of an array of Apple’s services, including Apple TV+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade. His expertise in integrating hardware, software, and service offerings will be invaluable to Ford’s ambitious agenda.