This Is How Easy It Is to Hack EV Chargers | WSJ

Electric vehicle chargers are plagued with security flaws that could expose sensitive data, compromise Wi-Fi networks and in a worst-case scenario, bring down power grids. Today’s EVs have more lines of code than a modern passenger jet, making them increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. WSJ reveals how EV chargers can be hacked, and what it will take to protect the world’s rapidly growing EV infrastructure from cybercriminals. Chapters: 0:00 EV chargers vulnerabilities 0:44 How to hack into an EV charger 4:06 Power grid implications 6:49 Cybersecurity News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day’s biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #EV #Cybersecurity #WSJ