Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn
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Thu, 1 October 2026
3 reports- Novinky (Czechia)05:32first to report
Moderní automobily se v posledních letech stávají stále chytřejší, mají nespočet senzorů a jsou také připojeny k internetu. Jejich hlavním cílem je usnadnit uživatelům život, nizozemská Všeobecná zpravodajská a bezpečnostní služba (AIVD) však v nové brožuře varuje před rizikem jejich zneužití ke špionáži.
- The Guardian World10:49
Hostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese imports Drivers have been warned that the smart features built into modern cars such as microphones, cameras and GPS trackers could be used by hostile states to spy on them. The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) called for “awareness of espionage risks around modern vehicles”, including microphones that can by switched on remotely to listen to conversations. Continue...
- N1 Info (Croatia)12:36
Moderni automobili sve više nalikuju računalima na četiri kotača, no njihova napredna tehnologija može predstavljati i sigurnosni rizik. Nizozemska Op
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)1 Oct, 13:03their copy
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- phandroid.com12:50
It’s pretty common to see modern day cars sport the big touchscreens, built-in cameras and voice assistants. Carmakers love to show them off, but they may come with a catch some of you might not have thought of. The Dutch intelligence service, known as the AIVD, is warning that someone could use the tech in modern cars to snoop on you. Why does that matter? Your car is one of the places where you probably talk freely. That might be a call with your bank, an argument with your spouse or a chat...