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Hackers already infiltrate EV chargers (grist.org)
submitted 2 years ago by cyu@sh.itjust.works to c/technology@lemmy.world
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one featured a picture of President Biden pointing his finger, with an “I did that!” caption. the hosts of The Kilowatts tweeted a video showing it was possible to take control of an Electrify America station’s operating system. cracks could conceivably permit hackers to access vehicle data or consumers’ credit card information

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[–] Gellis12@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I mean, the one and only reason they exist was because Volkswagen got caught cheating diesel emissions tests. As part of their punishment, they were required to create an ev charging network, and it seems they've been dragging their heels the whole time, trying to make it fail.

[–] Kalkaline@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

They work reasonably well, and with our ID.4 it comes with 3 years of free 30 min charging sessions with E.A. That got us from Dallas to California and back.