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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Norway transport firm steps up controls after tests show Chinese-made buses can be halted remotely

Norway China Electric Buses - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

A leading Norwegian public transport operator has said it will introduce stricter security requirements and step up anti-hacking measures after a test on new Chinese-made electric buses showed the manufacturer could remotely turn them off.

Transport operator Ruter said test results published last week showed that Chinese bus maker Yutong Group had access to their control systems for software updates and diagnostics. “In theory, this could be exploited to affect the bus," it said.

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