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Friday, 19 September 2025

Cybersecurity expert warns Chinese EVs could become remote-controlled weapons in hybrid warfare

 Chinese electric vehicles pose a severe cybersecurity threat with built-in surveillance and remote weaponization capabilities.

Cybersecurity experts warn these EVs could be hijacked to disable safety features, trigger explosions, or gridlock cities during conflicts.

Over 20,000 Chinese-made EVs were sold in Australia in August alone, embedding risky Cellular Internet of Things Modules (CIMs).

Governments are urged to ban Chinese EV manufacturers from public contracts unless they allow source code inspections and data audits.

Western nations face growing risks as 80% of Australia’s EVs are now Chinese-made, with similar trends emerging globally.

Imagine driving down a busy highway when suddenly, your electric vehicle’s battery overheats—or worse, explodes. Now imagine this happening to thousands of cars simultaneously, crippling traffic, causing mass casualties, and plunging cities into chaos. 

This isn’t the plot of a dystopian thriller; it’s a very real threat posed by China-manufactured electric vehicles, according to cybersecurity expert Alastair MacGibbon....<<<Read More>>>...