Connectivity is continuing to transform the Automotive and Smart Mobility ecosystem, increasing cybersecurity risks as more functionality is exposed. 2023 marked the beginning of a new era in automotive cybersecurity. Each attack carries greater significance today, and may have global financial and operational repercussions for various stakeholders. Upstream’s 2024 Global Annual Cybersecurity Report examines how cybersecurity risks have evolved from experimental hacks into large-scale risks, focusing on safety and trust, operational availability, data privacy, and financial implications.