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92% of automotive cyber attacks are conducted remotely, of which 86% require no physical proximity to vehicles and systems.

February 22, 2026

92% of automotive cyber attacks are conducted remotely, of which 86% require no physical proximity to vehicles and systems. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Upstream in February 2026. It covers topics including Remote Attacks, Automotive, Smart Mobility. The original data appears in 2026 Global Automotive and Smart Mobility Cybersecurity Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 2/18/2026

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92% of automotive cyber attacks are conducted remotely, of which 86% require no physical proximity to vehicles and systems. This data was published by Upstream and covers Remote Attacks, Automotive, Smart Mobility.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2026 Global Automotive and Smart Mobility Cybersecurity Report , published by Upstream on February 22, 2026. You can view the original report at https://upstream.auto/reports/global-automotive-cybersecurity-report/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Remote Attacks, Automotive, Smart Mobility. Browse more statistics on Remote Attacks or from Upstream.

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