CARS GLOBALMAG September 2016 | Page 61

Ransomware is now a real threat for Motorsport Teams OVER GB 65 We all know that nowadays software aids are embedded in every motorsport category. This creates criticism every year, while some praise the technical advancements in the sport. It has been decades now since the gut-feel of the driver was the sole tactical decider in a race. But how much data does this “technical” sport generate? During the course of a race, over 65 GB of data can be created and transferred by one team