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Second App Lets Hackers Kill E-Rickshaws

3 Jul

Summary

A second battery management app can remotely disable e-rickshaws.
The Epoch Li-ion app allows a single tap to power down vehicles.
This discovery raises fresh concerns over e-rickshaw safety.

Recent investigations have revealed a persistent e-rickshaw safety concern, with a second battery management application found to possess remote shutdown capabilities. The Epoch Li-ion app, similar to the previously scrutinized BAT-BMS, was tested and demonstrated its ability to disable compatible e-rickshaws with a single tap.

This revelation, occurring days after the BAT-BMS app's vulnerabilities went viral, intensifies scrutiny on the security of e-rickshaw technology. The Epoch Li-ion app's power to instantly halt a vehicle raises urgent questions about user safety and the potential for malicious control.

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