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More Raids in UK Investigation into Collision Repair Center Data Theft

June 9, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Investigation continues into theft of body repair customer information from computer systems. More homes in the United Kingdom have been searched as part of an ongoing investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) into the theft of customer data from collision repair centers. The investigation relates to nuisance calls that encourage people to make personal […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Cybersecurity, United Kingdom

UK’s National Body Repair Association Issues Advice to Collision Repair Shops Following Data Breach

May 17, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The UK-based National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is providing recommendations to collision repair shops following a customer information data breach that was brought light by its members last year. The breach is being investigated by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) resulting in several raids. “The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has been focusing heavily […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Data-Breach, National Body Repair Association, United Kingdom

New FTC Website Helps Small Businesses Avoid Scams and Cyber Attacks

May 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FTC cyber security web page

Agency provides information on how small businesses can protect themselves. With the weekend news headlines of a massive ransomware cyber-attack affecting businesses across the world, concerns over computer security issues has never been higher. Recently, at the direction of Acting Chairman Maureen Ohlhausen, the Federal Trade Commission has launched a new website with articles, videos, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Federal Trade Commission

U.S. House Small Business Committee Holds Hearing on Cybersecurity

March 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

FTC Calls for Data Security Legislation The U.S. House Committee on Small Business held a hearing last week titled, “Small Business Cybersecurity: Federal Resources and Coordination.” The hearing addressed the federal government’s role in equipping small businesses to defend themselves against cyber threats. Due to the changing nature of commerce and an increased reliance on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Hearing, U.S. House of Representatives

NHTSA Issues Federal Guidance for Improving Vehicle Cybersecurity

October 25, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Guidance covers cybersecurity best practices for motor vehicles, individuals and organizations manufacturing and designing vehicle systems and software. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is taking a proactive safety approach to protect vehicles from malicious cyber-attacks and unauthorized access by releasing proposed guidance for improving motor vehicle cybersecurity. The issue […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, NHTSA

Guild 21 Conference Call Thursday Features Connected Cars and Cybersecurity

March 7, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The next Guild 21 conference call takes place Thursday, March 10 at 2 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. PST) and will feature John Ellis, a consultant on the space where automobiles, consumers, connectivity and software all intersect. Ellis, founder and managing director of Ellis & Associates will present on the subject of connected cars, cyber security […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Guild 21, Telematics, VeriFacts Automotive

Auto Care Association Warns Vehicle Cybersecurity Could Hurt Independent Repairers

January 21, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association warned vehicle manufacturers and regulators that failure to consider how vehicles are serviced when designing vehicle cybersecurity protections could harm consumers and the independent vehicle service facilities that provide them with repairs. Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Auto Care Association, delivered the warning while participating in a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Cybersecurity, Diagnostics, NHTSA

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