EV Charging Hack

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EV Charging Hack: 2,000 Cars Frozen on Highways

EV Charging Hack: 2,000 Cars Frozen on Highways

On April 3, 2025, hackers attacked a major electric vehicle charging network during evening rush hour. Over 2,000 cars suddenly lost power on highways across 8 states, causing chaos and 34 accidents.

Critical Alert: Charging stations displayed fake "100% charged" messages while draining batteries!

The 3-Stage Attack

1. Network Infiltration

  • Exploited old admin passwords in charging stations
  • Used "ChargeMaster Pro" software vulnerabilities
  • Accessed vehicle communication systems

2. Battery Sabotage

  • Forced rapid charging cycles to overheat batteries
  • Triggered emergency shutdown protocols
  • Locked drivers out of vehicle controls

3. Ransom Demand

  • Demanded $10 million in Monero cryptocurrency
  • Threatened permanent battery damage
  • Released first 500 cars after partial payment

Protection Checklist

  • ✅ Verify charging station software versions
  • ✅ Enable manual battery override
  • ✅ Use physical charging authentication keys

New Cybersecurity Certifications

The NHTSA now mandates:

  • EV Charging Security Specialist
  • Vehicle Network Defense Training
  • Battery Firewall Implementation Course

Why This Changes Transportation

  1. 60% of new cars are electric
  2. Average rescue time: 2.7 hours
  3. Insurance claims topped $47 million

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