Self-driving cars can be hacked using a laser pointer
A security researcher has found a way to interfere with a driverless car's Lidar system using a low-power laser pen.
Self-driving cars are a huge area of research and investment in the UK, with the market estimated to be worth £900bn by 2025, but a security researcher has uncovered a way to hack these vehicles using nothing but an off-the-shelf laser pointer, highlighting the possible risks associated with the new technology.