His mysterious murder went unsolved for years. Then police tapped into his car's data.

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Jan 03, 2021 His mysterious murder went unsolved for years. Then police tapped into his car's data. In recent years, police and investigators have realized that automobiles — particularly newer models — can be treasure troves of digital evidence that can be used to solve crimes. But that boon for forensic investigators creates fear for privacy activists, who are calling for safeguards and warn that the lack of information security in vehicles' computers poses a risk to consumers. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy