In the past, some of our solutions were released a little too quickly.
The result: they were copied and promptly patched by OEMs or ECU manufacturers.
Previously, such fixes were usually applied to the next generation of ECUs (for example, a vulnerability in Bosch EDC16 units would be addressed in the EDC17 generation).
But things have changed. With the MDG1 ECU generation, Bosch managed to fix a vulnerability in less than a year.
The result: these ECUs are now locked.
This is why some updates now require a Remote Unlock process.
Remote Unlock involves sending the ECU to a secure facility where it can be safely unlocked.
This approach helps protect the solution, ensure its longevity, preserve the value of R&D efforts, and prevent premature fixes by manufacturers.