Summary of Key Security Threats to Connected Car Mobile Apps

This document is a technical report that outlines key security threats associated with connected car mobile applications. It identifies three primary threats: unauthorized third-party applications, bots, and direct API access by hackers. Unauthorized third-party apps can lead to increased operational costs, operational distractions for DevOps teams, and potential damage to brand reputation due to poor performance. Bots can generate fake content, commit monetary fraud, and cause denial of service attacks, undermining community integrity. Direct API access by hackers can result in high system loads, evasion of security measures, and theft of API keys. The report details Approov's mitigation strategies, which include validating app legitimacy to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring only genuine users interact with the app, and restricting API access to verified applications. Overall, the report emphasizes the importance of implementing robust security measures to protect cloud operations and maintain brand reputation.