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Electrify America: Charging Stations Hacked in Indiana

  • Category: Research & Trends
  • July 18, 2023
Explore the recent security breach at an Indiana electric vehicle (EV) charging station where a display was defaced, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity in the burgeoning EV sector.

By Raz Meridor, EVP Strategy & Product

Recently, an unsettling episode at an Electrify America charging station in Indiana has raised the spectre of potential security threats looming over electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Skye Malcolm, an EV enthusiast, took to Twitter to share a video of a vandalised charging station display. Far from the usual welcome message, the screen sported a meme featuring President Biden, captioned with “I did that!” — replicated no less than 20 times. Despite its seemingly innocuous appearance, this incident underscores a serious breach in the station’s security.

Photo showing the Indiana Defacement. Credit: @Skye_Borgl, Twitter

With the attack vector of this vulnerability yet to be identified, growing apprehensions surface about the scope of the breach, and the potential for future targeted attacks on EV charging stations. Electrify America, operating thousands of high-speed charging stations across the United States, has its security infrastructure spotlighted by this incident. It highlights the safety of individual stations, casting shadows of doubt over the security measures across their vast network.

Tracing Electrify America’s Challenges: A Journey Marked by Hurdles

This isn’t the first cybersecurity setback for Electrify America. As a leading contender in the EV charging market, the company has experienced a series of adverse events, drawing public and media attention. Earlier this year in January, news circulated widely about a successful hacking attempt on one of their charging stations, where an individual gained access using a piece of software called TeamViewer. This ease of access was demonstrated through a video shared on Twitter, highlighting the vulnerability of the charging station.

Photo showing the Electrify America Teamviewer hack. Credit: @klwtts, Twitter

The continuous flow of these incidents is striking a blow to the company’s reputation, and questions are being raised about their commitment to ensuring the security of their network. With the rise of EV usage and dependence on charging stations, customers are increasingly vigilant about the safety and reliability of the services they use. These challenges serve as a stark reminder that maintaining the trust and confidence of consumers is integral to the success of any company in the EV charging market.

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