Upstream Security report reveals critical gaps in auto cybersecurity

The company’s latest report reveals that 60% of cybersecurity incidents in the automotive and smart mobility sectors in 2024 affected thousands to millions of mobility assets including vehicles, EV charging stations, smart mobility apps, and connected devices — with massive-scale incidents more than tripling.
Upstream Security’s 2025 Automotive & Smart Mobility Cybersecurity Report released today reveals that 60% of cybersecurity incidents in the automotive and smart mobility sectors in 2024 affected thousands to millions of mobility assets including vehicles, EV charging stations, smart mobility apps, and connected devices. Notably, massive-scale incidents — each impacting millions of vehicles — more than tripled, rising from 5% in 2023 to 19% in 2024. Company execs say that the sharp increase highlights the urgent need for organizations to prioritize resilience by extending their cybersecurity efforts beyond regulatory compliance.
The rise of software-defined and autonomous vehicles (SDVs and AVs) has introduced new vulnerabilities, leading to a widening cybersecurity gap. Critical infrastructure in smart mobility devices, like EV chargers and fleet management systems, has expanded the attack surface and magnified the stakes.
Mobility-specific ransomware attacks surged in 2024, causing “unprecedented disruptions,” with 108 reported ransom attacks and 214 data breaches.
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