Ford TOURNEO CONNECT 2024 - Data Transmission; Cyber Security

Data transmission
C
yber security
Cyber security refers to measures de-
signed to reduce the risk of unauthor-
ised access by malware or an internet
attack on vehicle functions, data and
control units. Above all connectivity
components in the vehicle are aected
by unlawful access or internet attacks.
Connectivity components are control units
for data transmission, interfaces, and me-
dia and diagnostic connections via which
information and data are exchanged be-
tween the vehicle and external devices or
the Internet.
Connectivity components are equipped
with security mechanisms designed to min-
imise the risk of unauthorised access to ve-
hicle systems.
The connectivity components include the
following in particular:
— Diagnostic socket.
— Modem.
— Mobile phone interface.
— Mobile Apps.
— NFC radio technology.
— Bluetooth® interface.
— USB port.
— SD card slot.
— SIM card slot.
The type and number of connectivity
components present in your vehicle
dier according to the equipment level and
country.
Soware and security mechanisms
The soware and security mechanisms in
the vehicle are subject to continuous fur-
ther development. Like with computers or
the operating systems of mobile tele-
phones, the soware and security mecha-
nisms in the vehicle may also be updated
at irregular intervals.
System updates improve the security, sta-
bility and the exec
ution speeds of the vehi-
cle systems. The system update is a pre-
ventive measure, e.g. to optimise functions
and to provide protection against malware.
A system update updates the soware of
control units in the vehicle.
Depending on vehicle and country, there
are two options for updating your vehicle:
— System update by a suitably qualified
workshop. We recommend an authorised
dealer for this.
— System update via an over-the-air up-
date.
WARNING
Malware can access data and information
tha
t are stored in control units, in the Info-
tainment system and on connected or
paired mobile telephones. In spite of inte-
grated security mechanisms and regularly
performed over-the-air updates, malware
can still damage or cause malfunctions of
the control units and vehicle. Damage to
and malfunctions of the control units and
vehicle can also occur if you connect mo-
bile devices to the vehicle that are infec-
ted with malware. The damage may
mean complete loss of the data, and
malfunctions can lead to serious acci-
dents and fatal injuries.
·
If the vehicle functions or reacts dier-
ently than normal, reduce speed in
a controlled manner and contact a suit-
ably qualified workshop.
·
Aer system updates are made availa-
ble, carry them out as quickly as possi-
ble or have them performed by a suita-
bly qualified workshop.
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Protect mobile devices by means of
a suitable anti-virus program and gen-
erally known precautionary measures.
Regularly update the appropriate anti-
virus program with the soware up-
dates from the provider.
Minimising risks
Y
ou too can reduce the risk of unauthorised
access to vehicle systems and functions:
— Use only data media, Bluetooth® devices
and mobile telephones in the vehicle
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