Connected Car Ecosystem Doubles User Data Leaks Through Mobile Apps

By Kirsten Korosec · TechCrunch · 2026-09-29

TechCrunch reports that a recent Northeastern University study of 21 vehicles and 30 companion applications found widespread sharing of sensitive driver information with advertising firms. The research highlights how utilizing remote features like unlocking or starting a vehicle

TechCrunch reports that a recent Northeastern University study of 21 vehicles and 30 companion applications found widespread sharing of sensitive driver information with advertising firms. The research highlights how utilizing remote features like unlocking or starting a vehicle