Toyota, Nissan, others tie up to protect cars from cyberattack

Consortium will examine software for security flaws to prevent hacking

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A group of 90 companies will look for software vulnerabilities in connected cars as the Japanese transport ministry implements new rules on cybersecurity next year.

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Ninety companies, including Toyota Motor and Nissan Motor, will form a consortium to protect connected cars from cyberattacks, Nikkei has learned.

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