%0 Journal Article
%A Abuelenin, Ahmed Hany M.
%T Cybersecurity Breaches in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: Rethinking Liability and Insurance Frameworks
%J TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
%V 19
%N 4
%P 1211-1219
%D 2025
%U ./Article_Cybersecurity_Breaches_in_Connected_Abuelenin,76,1609.html
%X As connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) become integrated into modern transport systems, cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant legal and regulatory challenges. This paper examines the consequences of large-scale hacking incidents involving CAVs, where software compromise may lead to accidents, injury, or loss. Current insurance and liability regimes are ill-equipped to address the complexities of mass-risk events triggered by cyberattacks. Drawing from the United Kingdom’s Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 and broader European frameworks, we identify critical gaps in existing legislation. We propose a reformed insurance model that includes a national compensatory body or reinsurance pool to ensure equitable redress for third-party victims. Our findings offer broader insights for regulatory design in the maritime sector, where cybersecurity threats to safety-critical systems demand proactive legal responses.
%@ 2083-6473
%R 10.12716/1001.19.04.19