Auto industry analysts are worried about Tesla and other car makers using the technology that Google, Apple, Samsung and other smartphone companies have been using since over ten years to update their devices

Auto makers are increasingly using over-the-air (OTA) software updates, a technology that smartphone companies like Google, Apple and Samsung have relied on for more than a decade to deliver new features and security fixes. While the technology has made updating vehicles faster and cheaper, cybersecurity experts are warning that it also creates new risks.