Indijska vlada uputila je vodećim globalnim tehnološkim gigantima Googleu i Appleu da uklone sedam mobilnih aplikacija iz svojih trgovina aplikacija, navodeći zabrinutost da se te aplikacije zloupotrebljavaju za daljinsko isključivanje e-rikša i drugih električnih vozila.
Ove se aplikacije opisuju kao alati sustava upravljanja baterijom (BMS), koji se obično koriste za praćenje parametara baterije kao što su napon, struja i temperatura.
Prema izvorima, Ministarstvo elektronike i informacijske tehnologije (MeitY) izdalo je obavijesti i Googleu i Appleu, pozivajući ih da odmah uklone aplikacije. Vlada je naglasila da će svaki daljnji slučaj takve zlouporabe rezultirati dodatnim mjerama.
To omogućuje neovlaštenim korisnicima da se povežu s baterijskim sustavom i manipuliraju njegovim funkcijama. U nekim slučajevima, to je dovelo do toga da se e-rikše isključuju na daljinu, što je poremetilo egzistenciju vozača koji se u velikoj mjeri oslanjaju na ova vozila za prihod.
Vlada se nije pozvala na Odjeljak 69A Zakona o informacijskim tehnologijama, koji se obično koristi za blokiranje sadržaja koji se smatra štetnim. Umjesto toga, vlasti razmatraju kontinuiranu dostupnost ovih aplikacija kao potencijalnu pravnu povredu, koja bi mogla utjecati na pravnu zaštitu koja se pruža Appleu i Googleu u skladu s Odjeljkom 79 Zakona o informacijskim tehnologijama. Ovaj odjeljak pruža imunitet posrednicima poput operatera trgovina aplikacija, pod uvjetom da se pridržavaju pravnih obavijesti. Dužnosnici nisu precizirali koji bi točno zakoni aplikacije mogle kršiti, niti su pokazali jesu li obavijesti poslate izravno programerima aplikacija ili proizvođačima sustava baterija.
U demonstraciji, Hindustan Times uspješno je onemogućio e-rikšu koristeći jednu od aplikacija nakon povezivanja sa svojim nezaštićenim Bluetooth-om omogućenim BMS-om. Iako je primarna funkcija ovih aplikacija praćenje zdravlja baterije, one se također mogu manipulirati kako bi smanjile napajanje litijum-jonskih paketa kada su povezane s nezaštićenim Bluetooth interfejsom.
Ova situacija izazvala je uzbunu među vozačima e-rikša, od kojih mnogi iznajmljuju vozila i ovise o svakodnevnoj zaradi.
Tijekom proteklih nekoliko godina, stotine kineskih aplikacija je zabranjeno, što odražava sve veći naglasak na zaštiti domaćih interesa i osiguravanju tehnološkog suvereniteta.
U međuvremenu, incident naglašava potrebu za jačim standardima kibernetičke sigurnosti u potrošačkoj elektronici, osobito onima koji su sastavni dio svakodnevnog života i gospodarskih aktivnosti. Kako istraga napreduje, očekuje se više jasnoće u vezi s specifičnim pravnim podlozima za uklanjanje ovih aplikacija i opsegom regulatornih radnji koje mogu uslijediti.
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Hindustan TimesNeovisanSredinaČinjenice 88Objektivnost 82prije 15 h Govt orders Apple and Google to remove 7 mobile apps that stall e-rickshawsThe Indian government has directed Apple and Google to remove at least seven mobile applications that allow users to remotely disable electric rickshaws by exploiting vulnerabilities in their Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems. These apps, such as BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion, were identified after videos showing pranksters immobilizing e-rickshaws via smartphone taps went viral on social media. According to officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), these apps connect to the BMS of e-rickshaws and can shut down the vehicle during operation. The government is not blocking the apps under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, which is commonly used for such actions, but rather citing potential legal violations that could revoke the legal protection provided to Apple and Google under Section 79 of the same act. The specific laws allegedly violated by the apps were not disclosed, nor was there mention of any action against the app developers or manufacturers of the vulnerable battery systems. In a test, Hindustan Times successfully disabled an e-rickshaw using one of the apps, highlighting the security risks posed by these un-
Procjena pristranosti (Sredina): The article presents the government's directive to remove certain apps as a regulatory action aimed at addressing a security threat. It includes quotes from government officials and provides technical details about the issue without overtly favoring one side. The framing remains neutral, focusing on
Zašto ove ocjene (Činjenice 88 · Objektivnost 82): Factuality is strong with detailed reporting on the government's order and the technical aspects of the apps. Objectivity is good but could be improved by providing more context on the legal basis for the action and balancing the discussion with potential developer responses.
Times of IndiaNeovisanSredinaČinjenice 85Objektivnost 80prije 15 h E-rickshaw shutdown prank: Centre tells Google, Apple to remove 7 apps from their storesThe Indian government has directed Google and Apple to remove seven battery management applications from their app stores, citing concerns that these apps could be misused to remotely disable e-rickshaws and other electric vehicles. The apps, including BAT-BMS, SMART BMS, and LOSSIGY, are alleged to allow unauthorized control over vehicle batteries via Bluetooth connectivity. This follows previous actions where three Chinese battery management apps were removed after viral videos showed e-rickshaws being remotely switched off, stranding drivers. Officials explain that while these apps are intended to monitor battery parameters, they could be exploited in poorly secured systems to halt power discharge. The government warns that any app enabling remote interference with battery-operated vehicles will face consequences. The move aligns with India's broader efforts to regulate Chinese-linked apps, which have been banned for reasons ranging from national security to financial fraud. E-rickshaw drivers, who often rely on rented vehicles, have expressed alarm over the disruptions caused by these incidents.
Procjena pristranosti (Sredina): The article presents the government's directive to remove apps without overtly criticizing or praising the decision. It provides balanced information about the technical risks posed by the apps, the government's response, and the broader context of app regulation in India. While the subject involves
Zašto ove ocjene (Činjenice 85 · Objektivnost 80): Factuality is high as the article accurately reports the government's actions based on cross-source consensus. It mentions the specific apps and the reason for removal. Objectivity is slightly lower due to some emotionally charged language like 'left drivers stranded' and a lack of balance in discus
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