Chinese Bus Security Concerns Raised in Norway Over Remote Control Capability

A Norwegian public transport operator is enhancing security measures following a revelation that Chinese-made electric buses are vulnerable to remote shutdown. The operator, Ruter, discovered that Yutong Group, the Chinese bus manufacturer, could access and control vital systems, posing a potential risk to the buses. Ruter’s tests revealed that while new Yutong buses were susceptible to remote software updates, older models from Dutch manufacturer VDL did not possess this feature. The concern over data security intensifies amidst growing efforts worldwide to safeguard consumer information and prevent unauthorized remote access to vehicles. The Yutong spokesperson emphasized that the encrypted data stored…