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Hacking a BYD was easy because it had no password
Original: Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary
An ABC Four Corners investigation reports that a BYD vehicle was hacked with ease because it lacked even basic password protection, raising questions about cybersecurity standards in Chinese-made electric cars sold in Australia. The documentary has drawn wide attention, with viewers debating the security of connected vehicles and the pace of oversight for fast-growing EV brands.
Why now: A major broadcaster's documentary exposing weak cybersecurity in a popular EV brand has sparked fresh debate over connected-car safety.
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- Hacking this BYD was too easy; it didn’t even have a password | Four Corners Documentary · ABC News In-depth · 750.7K
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