Cybersecurity of Autonomous Vehicles and Drones

Autonomous Vehicles and Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs) are being rapidly adopted in India, with increasing use in security, surveillance, logistics, agriculture, and disaster management. However, their cybersecurity is becoming a serious challenge, as they rely on the internet, GPS, and cloud connectivity, making them vulnerable to cyber attacks.

Major Cybersecurity Threats

• Data Leaks and Espionage: Experts warn that drones and autonomous vehicles with foreign components may cause data leaks, theft of sensitive military operation details, and system failures during missions. Opponent countries could disrupt or control operations through backdoors embedded in communication modules, cameras, or control systems.
• Malware and Remote ....