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    Hackers can stop or speed up Xiaomi's M365 electric scooter (updated)

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    AJ Dellinger
    AJ Dellinger
    02.14.2019

    As if there weren't enough safety concerns surrounding electric scooters, here's a new one. Researchers at mobile security firm Zimperium discovered a bug in the Xiaomi M365 scooter that allows a hacker to remotely access the device. Once the have taken over, the attacker can make the scooter accelerate or brake without the rider's input.