Daimler, the brand that manufactures Mercedes-Benz, is bidding for Nokia’s high-definition mapping business, and its chief executive says better control over data security is one reason for that. Asked whether concerns over hacking were a factor, CEO Dieter Zetsche said, “You can see from reading the papers that we are trying to acquire a platform together with our German competitors, to gain control over the platform which enables autonomous driving, for exactly these reasons.” He added, “We have the goal of designing security into the software.” Earlier this week, hackers proved they could remotely hack into and turn a connected car off while it drove.
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