Drivers are cautioned that modern vehicles equipped with smart technology, including cameras and microphones, may be vulnerable to espionage by hostile states. The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) highlighted the potential for these devices to be activated remotely, raising concerns particularly related to the rise of Chinese car imports in the UK.
The AIVD advised against holding confidential conversations in vehicles and warned that connecting personal devices could allow unauthorized data access. This warning aligns with broader security concerns regarding foreign technology and its implications for national security, especially in light of recent incidents involving UK defense firms and Chinese-made vehicles.