Every time we make advances in technology that make our lives easier, there’s always new challenges that come with it that we never had to worry about before. A perfect example of this is car hacking – modern cars are more connected and reliant on digital technology than ever before, and that has created some vulnerabilities.

The good news is, car hacking is not yet a widespread phenomenon, and the risks of having a hackable car will likely be limited to low-risk events like petty theft, or possibly having the car itself stolen. High profile individuals, like politicians and celebrities, might need to take greater precautions, as there is a theoretical possibility of their cars being hacked with more malicious intent.

In any case, there are some steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim of car hacking, even if your car is very modern and susceptible to …