Battery apps taken down in India after stalled e-rickshaw rides
Indian authorities have removed two Chinese-developed mobile apps from app stores following reports that they were being used to remotely disable e-rickshaws. The apps exploited security vulnerabilities in Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems, causing significant disruption for drivers.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical cybersecurity risks in the growing electric vehicle infrastructure and the potential for malicious actors to weaponize unsecured IoT devices.
Indian officials said Friday they had taken down two smartphone apps following reports that some e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down, exploiting a security gap in the budget vehicles.
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