Viral chaos as battery management apps turn smartphones into 'kill switch' for e-rickshaws

Viral videos showed a number of people filming themselves approaching e-rickshaws and switching them off mid-journey using a ...
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Viral E-Rickshaw ‘Kill Switch’ Scare: Unsecured Battery Apps Let Strangers Stop Some Vehicles Mid-Journey, Government Begins Probe

Explore the cybersecurity risks in the E-Rickshaw sector after incidents of remote vehicle shutdowns via smartphone apps.
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New air-powered battery includes built-in self-destruct for sensitive devices

Researchers at Rice University and North Carolina State University have developed a stretchable battery ...

How this Chinese app turns smartphones into 'kill switch' for e-rickshaws and how to prevent it?

Due to a lack of password protection or authentication mechanisms in some of these systems, anyone within bluetooth range can ...

Watch out: remote kill switches for various devices are a clear and present danger for India

The disruption of e-rickshaws in Delhi last week is a wake-up call for high-stake operations. With the list lengthening of ...

BT explainer: How EV kill switch BAT-BMS app works and how to prevent misuse

Reports suggest that the flaw lies in certain Bluetooth-enabled battery systems that allow nearby users to connect and shut ...

New ‘Kill Switch’ technology could make stolen smartphones useless with a single click

A new anti-theft technology called the 'Kill Switch' is being introduced by British telecom companies to combat smartphone theft. The feature allows stolen devices to be remotely disabled, turning ...
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Google begins calling out battery-killing Android apps

Google is living up to its word and posting warning labels for battery-killing apps. 9to5Google spotted Google's rollout announcement, which the company previously said would arrive on March 1. The ...