Automakers are eager to put Internet connectivity to good use, but that doesn't mean there won't also be a few negative side effects.
Glitches and Malware
Computer glitches and malware: Our cars become computers on wheels, making them susceptible to the same issues we face on a daily basis with our personal computers. When a PC or smartphone crashes due to malware or a non-malicious glitch, at least your physical safety is not in danger. If a large-scale botnet could disable brakes, steering, or other critical functions, it would be a different story. Similar to the Jeep hack, researchers recently were able to turn off a moving Tesla Model S by hacking the entertainment system. When driverless cars start to appear, the systems that control and coordinate them, perhaps running in the cloud, will also be prone to intrusion and failure.