What do drivers really think about the cyber and safety risks in connected and autonomous vehicles? In this episode of Exploited: The Cyber Truth, host Paul Ducklin speaks with Joe Saunders, CEO and Founder of RunSafe Security, about the findings from RunSafe’s 2025 Connected Car Cyber Safety & Security Survey. With responses from 2,000 drivers across the U.S., U.K., and Germany, the survey uncovers how consumers weigh safety, privacy, and trust in the cars of today and tomorrow.

Joe shares insights into:

• Why 65% of drivers believe remote hacking is possible
• Why 79% prioritize physical safety over personal data privacy
• How 87% say strong cybersecurity would influence their buying decision
• The role of over-the-air updates and what consumers fear most about them
• How trust in cybersecurity could shape brand loyalty alongside performance and fuel economy

Tune in to learn why cybersecurity is quickly becoming the next must-have feature for connected vehicles.