US EditionRuter identifies cybersecurity risks in connected electric buses during tests
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A vulnerability has been discovered in electric buses widely used in Finland that could even be used to paralyze their operation from China.
The transport operator of Oslo, Ruter, has made a disturbing discovery. Secret tests have revealed that a major safety flaw in the electric buses of Chinese manufacturer Yutong allows the manufacturer to stop them or immobilize them remotely. This national security risk highlights the dangers of technological dependence.
Experts draw attention to the Chinese Yutong buses, which have been running on the streets of Polish cities since the beginning of this year. There is a growing awareness of the potential cybersecurity threats of these vehicles. Tests carried out in Norway have proven the possibility of remotely locking machines or even taking control of them. No such problems were noted for the European proposals. Chinese Yutong buses run on Polish streets and …
Norway has discovered that Chinese electric buses from Yutong can be stopped from the distance, directly from the manufacturer. The company is continuing to receive 22 trolebuzes from the same company, purchased with money from PNRR
Ruter identifies cybersecurity risks in connected electric buses during tests
Norwegian public transport operator Ruter has shared the results of a comprehensive cybersecurity test of electric buses, conducted in an isolated mountain environment. The trials, involving a new Yutong bus from China and a three-year-old VDL bus, identified potential risks linked to Over-The-Air software updates in modern buses. Ruter states it is now implementing measures to secure the fleet and is coordinating with national authorities to de…
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