How Chinese hackers could HIJACK EVs to crash cars and trap drivers in terrifying sabotage attacks

EV DRIVERS are at risk of terrifying sabotage attacks from China if it decides to use its electric cars for geopolitical gain, an expert has warned.

As fears of World War Three continue to escalate, so do those of a cyber attack from Beijing should they look to gain an early advantage on the West.

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[AntonioHit]

That’s why there china ads popping up since yesterday

[demef]

Now tell me that our CIA and FBI will not "compromise" American vehicles of all sorts.

[johnmcclelndon]

Our own government hacking EV'S is a concern

[Raoul_Volfoni]

This is not only EV. All mordern cars are connected since more than 10 years ! At least throtle and brakes can be remotly controled.

[HKGGweilo]

Didn't Chinese EV's already do that without the hacking?

[MrOptimusheath]

lol ill be sticking with a 1982 lotus esprit turbo, no advanced electronics full mechanical. Driving a Decepticon car probably is a risk.

[Cyber_Hunter.]

No nukes needed, any phone is capable enough to explode in right hands !

[ssuwandi]

Exactly like Bluetooth will cause your teeth turn blue😊

[SigmaJAD]

Is this scaremongering? A tactic by those who need a distraction to cover up their inadequacies?

[chaipod]

Ya, one day they will hack your house n let it walk to near the seaside😂

[MrShaneSunshine]

Dont install tak tik on yer apple auto!

[brad]

As long as there's no microplastics involved, Im good.