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‘Source of data’: are electric cars vulnerable to cyber spies and hackers?
- British defence firms have warned against connecting phones with Chinese-made electric cars due to concerns about data extraction by Beijing, as reported by the i newspaper.
- Security experts suggest that electric cars with microphones, cameras, and wifi connectivity could be vulnerable to cyber attacks and data compromise.
- The over-the-air update capabilities of modern vehicles could potentially be exploited for data exfiltration or surveillance purposes, according to Rafe Pilling from Secureworks.
- Experts recommend that car owners in sensitive industries or government positions should be cautious about connecting devices to their vehicles to prevent potential data access.
- Chinese electric vehicles are highlighted due to concerns over the Chinese state's cyber-espionage practices and the National Intelligence Law obliging cooperation with state security.
- There is uncertainty about whether Chinese EVs are being used for intelligence gathering, but experts suggest that mobile phones and wearables are more likely espionage targets.
- The UK government emphasizes national security protection without specific comments on EV security measures, with the Ministry of Defence exploring threats from all types of vehicles.
- While there are no centrally mandated restrictions on Chinese manufactured vehicles, individual defence organizations may impose stricter requirements, as mentioned by defence minister Lord Coaker.
- BYD and XPeng have stated commitments to data privacy laws, and the SMMT reassures that all carmakers adhere to data privacy regulations for electric vehicles.
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