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Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn

City noticeboard, Trade Hub UK (2026-10-01): Hostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese importsDrivers have been warned that the smart… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com). Below is the hub briefing — not a broker review.

By The Guardian

Hostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese imports

Drivers have been warned that the smart features built into modern cars such as microphones, cameras and GPS trackers could be used by hostile states to spy on them.

The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) called for “awareness of espionage risks around modern vehicles”, including microphones that can by switched on remotely to listen to conversations.

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Source: The Guardian