[hunt]

The automotive industry certainly has some interesting times ahead with regard to security. Audi's proposed plan for allowing deliveries to be placed in the boot of a locked car [0] certainly seems like it could be ripe for exploitation.

How seriously are car manufacturers going to take security though? Is it going to be like the numerous router manufacturers that don't seem bothered? Perhaps some kind of regulatory body will need to intervene to make automotive manufacturers take security seriously.

[0] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32431301

[kenrikm]

Currently many deliveries are just left on people's doorstep, and people "Pre-Sign" for expensive things so they don't risk missing the delivery (Apple offers this option). I fail to see why someone would go through the effort of trying to get into a trunk when you can easily target the non-Audi owners with packages out in the open?

[thesimon]

The Audi delivery thing is tested in Germany and basically all packages require signature. I can't recall any site where I was able to "presign".

If you miss your package, it'll get taken to a nearby store where you can collect it with an ID or it'll be given to your neighbour.

[kenrikm]

In the US USPS/UPS/Fedex usually will usually just leave it on the porch/in front of the door. If it's a package that you need to sign for you can print out a "Pre-Sign" form that you leave on the door and they will just leave the package.