importance of cyber security in electric vehicles

How secure are future of electric vehicles?

Brief introduction about electric vehicles:

The future is here, and it’s electric.

Dual-mode hybrid cars are already on the market– you can get a Prius that runs on gas or electricity, for example– but in the future, these are going to be the norm. Electric cars will dominate in coming years and we’ll see them in all shapes and sizes. And when they do hit the roads, it could radically change not just how we use our cars, but also how companies like Uber operate.

Electric vehicle security system:

Security systems are notoriously complicated. It can be impossible to know if your system actually works until it’s too late. Fortunately, you only need to look at the electric vehicle industry’s fast growing security system (EVSS) market, which is expected to grow by over 13% per year during the coming years, in order to see how this problem has been solved.

EVSS provides peace of mind through features like continuous monitoring and alarm notifications when your car is tampered with or moved without authorization.

Cyber security consideration for the electric vehicle:

In addition to the vulnerabilities present in newer vehicle models, EVs present unique cybersecurity vulnerabilities because of their connections to other infrastructure and communication systems. When an EV refuels, it is physically and electronically connected to and exchanges information with EVSE.

Listed below are some potential cybersecurity issues which pertain to EVs:

• Man-in-the-middle at charging station - Attacker inserts themselves between the EV and the  EVSE leading to possible tracking issues, monetary issues, and other privacy issues.
• Payment fraud at charging station:
  o The charger cycle does not last the full amount of time paid for
  o The charger is spoofed into providing free service
• Privacy/tracking issues with using EVSEs linked into Smart Grid
• Denial of service (DOS) attack at EVSEs - Taking vehicles out of service if unable to re-charge.
• Intentional overcharging of batteries via a cybersecurity attack causing possible severe damage  to batteries/EV.
  

AND HERE IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU, RESEARCH AND LEARN ELECTRIC VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM, THEIR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND FIND THE VULNERABILITY IN THEIR SOFTWARE, DRIVERS. 

(NOTE MY WORDS, THIS IS THE MOST DEMANDING JOB IN FUTURE), BECAUSE HUMANS SAFETY IS MOST IMPORTANT.

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Written & Posted by: Sagar Padhy (Cyber Security Researcher & Digital forensics Analyst) 

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