The Indian government has directed Google and Apple to take down three mobile applications, BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion, after they were allegedly misused to remotely disable e-rickshaws and other battery-operated three-wheelers mid-journey, putting passenger safety at risk.
Wait, mine requires I scan a QR code physically on the device, or typing in the serial number. You can just… connect without any security?
Yep. The QR code is only the encoded BT address to make connecting in the app easier than…selecting it from a list.
Oooof. What an amazingly smart design choice.