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The State of Automotive Cybersecurity

Threats, Trends, and the Road Ahead — A MotionSafe® White Paper

Get the definitive industry analysis on automotive cybersecurity. Learn about the latest threats targeting connected vehicles, regulatory changes, and what forward-thinking organizations are doing to protect their fleets and customers.

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2026 Edition
Published: March 2026 Pages: 24 Format: PDF (1.3 MB)
Table of Contents
  • A Letter from Our CEO
  • Executive Summary
  • The Connected Vehicle Revolution
  • Threat Landscape
  • The Escalating Financial Impact
  • Emerging Threat Vectors: AI & APIs
  • The Dark Web Threat Economy
  • Cyber-Physical Convergence
  • Regulatory Response
  • Market Opportunity
  • The MotionSafe Approach
  • Conclusion & Call to Action

Key Findings from the Report

494
Automotive cyber incidents reported in 2025
44%
Attacks involving ransomware or data extortion
$5.46B
Global automotive cybersecurity market (2025)
76
Zero-days disclosed in January 2026 alone — just one contest, outside of bug bounty programs with far higher volume

Threat Intelligence

Deep dive into the most sophisticated attack vectors — from AI-powered exploits and API vulnerabilities to a thriving dark web economy trading automotive zero-days and stolen vehicle data.

Regulatory Landscape

Navigate the evolving compliance landscape including UNECE WP.29, the U.S. Federal Register mandate, GDPR/CCPA vehicle data implications, and emerging state-level legislation.

Cyber-Physical Convergence

Explore the cyber-physical convergence where digital attacks meet physical consequences — from remote vehicle takeover to fleet-wide disruption and the real-world safety implications.

Market Trends

Understand the $5.46B market growing at 16.1% CAGR, where the industry is headed through 2035, and why automotive ransomware now accounts for 44% of all incidents.