What initially appeared to many as a prank quickly raised serious questions about cybersecurity and the safety of low-cost ...

In a test conducted by Hindustan Times with a driver's consent, an e-rickshaw was switched off remotely and could only be ...

A battery diagnostic app became a public safety issue because some battery packs allowed administrative commands without ...

Due to a lack of password protection or authentication mechanisms in some of these systems, anyone within bluetooth range can ...

People are filming themselves cutting power to moving e-rickshaws using a free app. Some call it karma. Drivers call it a ...

Understanding the E-Rickshaw Phenomenon In India, the term 'Tirri' has become synonymous with e-rickshaws, a common sight in ...

India, July 3 -- A mobile application that was originally designed to monitor lithium batteries has now become the focus of a ...

Tech-savvy individuals are using a mobile application called BAT-BMS to locate Bluetooth-enabled lithium battery packs on ...

Individuals or pranksters remotely disabling e-rickshaws via the unsecured Bluetooth app present an immediate risk to ...

Videos of people using a Chinese app to remotely cut power to e-rickshaws mid-ride have gone viral in India, sparking ...

The action follows the emergence of multiple videos on social media showing electric rickshaws being rendered inoperable ...

The Chinese app has since been taken down from both platforms after reports emerged that it was being misused to remotely ...