The Importance of T-Box in Internet of Vehicles and Its Security Challenges

T-Box, also known as Telematics Control Unit (TCU), is the core component of the Internet of Vehicles. It integrates modules such as GPS, communication interface, electronic processing unit, microcontroller, mobile communication unit and memory, provides an entry point for the connection between the vehicle and the Internet of Vehicles, and provides Internet access services for devices such as car computers. However, with its increasingly powerful functions and networking features, the networking security issues of T-Box are becoming increasingly prominent.