EV chargers emerge as targets for hackers

electric vehicle charger — Attacks on charging stations are on the rise and will become more common in the months ahead, said Yoav Levy, CEO of Upstream Security. (BLOOMBERG)

May 05, 2022 03:35 PM

As electric vehicle sales pick up steam worldwide, EV charging stations are emerging as an enticing target for hackers.

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