Norway finds remote kill switch in Chinese buses; Denmark seeks solutions.
Norwegian authorities have discovered a security vulnerability in Chinese-made Yutong electric buses, which can potentially be accessed remotely from China, raising significant cybersecurity concerns across Europe. Following the alarming finding, Norway’s public transport authority removed SIM cards from the buses to prevent external interference, a move that also halts essential software updates. This incident has prompted Denmark to assess its own fleet of Yutong buses, as officials warn that the issue extends beyond one country’s vehicles, reflecting a broader risk associated with Chinese technology across various sectors. As Europe pushes towards electrified transport, this situation underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in the growing electric vehicle market.
