The Snapshot dongle monitors and tracks driving habits to reward safe drivers. Progressive Insurance rewards safe drivers with discounted insurance rates. A security researcher has discovered that the device is completely lacking in security and can be exploited by a hacker to take control of crucial vehicle functions. Cybercriminals could potentially exploit features such as self-parking, active lane control, pre-collision systems and adaptive cruise control. As vehicles become increasingly connected and autonomous, we can only expect to see more attacks of this nature.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2872678/insecure-snapshot-dongle-puts-2-million-cars-at-risk.html