The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service warned that hostile states could remotely access microphones, cameras and GPS systems built into modern cars to conduct surveillance on drivers.
The AIVD issued the warning amid broader concerns about Chinese-manufactured vehicle components. The agency specifically flagged the risk that microphones could be switched on remotely to intercept conversations inside vehicles.
The alert follows growing scrutiny of embedded technology in automobiles. Modern cars increasingly contain connected features designed for navigation, entertainment and safety. The Dutch intelligence service framed these capabilities as potential espionage vectors if exploited by state actors.
The source material does not specify which hostile states pose the greatest threat, which car manufacturers or suppliers are affected, or what remedial steps consumers can take. It also does not detail evidence of actual unauthorized access to these systems or confirm that such attacks have occurred. The warning appears precautionary in nature.