How to secure car mobile applications

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Placing and receiving calls and playing music are just some of the applications smart devices such as a phone or tablet can be used for in your car today.

Smart device assimilation with vehicles is just the norm these days, with these devices using audio, GPS, calls and other mobile features.

These features are usually connected when you are driving around town, to and from work or on holiday. Applications can identify your car by remotely tooting the horn in a car park. What else is the application doing and where is the information going?

Why do applications connected to your car require extra permissions?

Look at what the app wants you to agree to before installation. Does it really need connection to your contacts or social networking?

What other features does the application want to request access to?

Do in-car applications perform any integrity checks?