Norway reviews cybersecurity after hidden SIM cards found in Chinese electric buses
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Summary
Norway has initiated a cybersecurity review after public transport operator Ruter discovered hidden Romanian SIM cards in electric buses supplied by Chinese manufacturer Yutong. The SIM cards were found during internal tests at a secure facility and could theoretically enable remote access, allowing the supplier to shut down vehicles or interfere with software updates. This discovery has prompted authorities to tighten cybersecurity controls on critical infrastructure.
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· 3 pulledNorway has launched a cybersecurity review after public transport operator Ruter discovered that electric buses supplied by Chinese manufacturer Yutong contained hidden SIM cards enabling potential remote access.
According to Ruter, internal tests at a secure facility found Romanian SIM cards inside the buses, theoretically allowing the Chinese supplier to shut down vehicles or interfere via software updates.
Authorities are tightening cybersecurity controls after hidden SIM cards were discovered during internal tests.
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