India to mandate cybersecurity rules for advanced and connected vehicles from October

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India's Ministry of Road Transport is set to introduce mandatory cybersecurity and software update regulations for modern vehicles. The new rules will take effect from October, initially applying to new vehicle models equipped with Level-3 automation or higher. Existing models and vehicles with over-the-air (OTA) software update capabilities will be brought under the framework in subsequent phases. The move comes in response to rising cybersecurity threats targeting increasingly connected and automated cars. The regulations aim to protect vehicles from potential hijackings and cyberattacks, enhancing road safety across the country.

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