Watch Out for Conversation in Chinese Electric Vehicles...Can leak sensitive information
Feb 06, 2025
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This is due to concerns about eavesdropping, according to British media such as The Sun.
The UK Ministry of Defence is now said to have 745 electric vehicles and 1,414 hybrid vehicles.
Hundreds of them are leased and used as Chinese electric vehicles.
It will also bring in thousands of electric vehicles from China within two years as part of its carbon neutrality. Brands 'MG' under China's state-owned Shanghai Automobile Co., Ltd. account for the majority.
Meanwhile, concerns have been raised that built-in microphones in Chinese electric vehicles can record and transmit conversations, putting national security at risk.
The Sun said internal notices banning security-sensitive conversations inside electric vehicles have been issued to the entire Ministry of Defense.
A source said "Most of the electric cars are used by high-ranking officers with a lot of information"It is common to discuss work while driving, but sensitive content can flow out," he warned.
Another source said "These cars are now everywhere from special forces command to nuclear submarine bases."It will be possible not only to talk, but also to take pictures of car driving records and places with cameras inside and outside."
Britain's Ministry of Defence said "Protecting national security is the foundation of everything we do. Strict security procedures are in place to protect sensitive information"
Meanwhile, last year, the U.S. vowed to ban some Chinese auto parts from using them for fear of being used for spying.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
