| Hacking is a big problem in the internet world and | | | | Wi-Fi network it will use WPA2 encryption by default |
| threatens our privacy. Once you think about all the | | | | along with firewalls and anti-malware protection. Ford is |
| information you disclose on the internet it becomes a | | | | working on making Wi-Fi a standard option on its entire |
| very big problem. Ford Motor Company's next | | | | fleet of vehicles within the next five years. This will |
| generation of Ford Sync will come complete with Wi-Fi | | | | certainly be an appealing feature for a country that is |
| access and a built-in browser in properly equipped | | | | becoming more and more connected to the internet. |
| cars. This luxury technology offered by Ford will is said | | | | Ford has stated that they have not encountered any |
| to become available in the 2011 Ford Edge and the | | | | security problems with the systems as of yet. The |
| 2011 MKX Lincoln models near the end of this year. | | | | security is a precautionary measure as they want to |
| SYNC features include but are not limited to | | | | be sure that Ford customers are completely safe |
| hands-free calling, 911 assist, news, sports weather, | | | | from potential hacking attacks. The system is meant |
| business search and audible text messages. The | | | | to protect against any possible drive by downloads |
| technology was first introduced in 2008. | | | | and any other form of computer attacks that are |
| In an effort to keep the privacy of its customers Ford | | | | possible. In car systems are starting to be just like a |
| has worked on improvements to the systems | | | | home network with advancing technology. |
| important security features. In order to protect the | | | | |