Automotive. Electric vehicle charging stations: beware of cybercriminals targeting parking lots
As electric vehicle charging becomes an everyday occurrence, connected charging stations are increasingly attracting hackers. The European company miio is raising awareness of these new risks and offering some simple tips to avoid falling victim.
QR code scams are on the rise in parking lots. By placing a fraudulent code on a terminal, scammers redirect motorists to fake payment websites in order to steal their bank details.
The right thing to do: always start the top-up from the operator's official application and check the website address before entering anything.
Some misconfigured charging stations can be targeted: interruption of charging, modification of billing or remote code execution.
The electric mobility startup miio advises using only charging stations from known operators and reporting any anomalies, such as a disconnection or an unusual error message.
Even the charging networks themselves are not immune. In 2024, a leak of over 100,000 records exposed sensitive data on the dark web. Users are advised to monitor their payment methods and pay close attention to official communications from operators.
Cybersecurity and digital trustMiio reminds us that vigilance is the best defense: avoid public Wi-Fi, install only official apps, and keep your tools up to date. "Cybersecurity isn't a barrier to electric mobility; it's essential for building trust," summarizes Rafael Ferreira, co-founder of Miio.
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