Nissan's Electric Car Can Be Hacked, Says Researcher
A security researcher found that the Nissan Leaf's app has security vulnerabilities, leading the automaker to deactivate the app.
The Nissan Leaf, the Japanese automaker's popular electric car, could fall prey to remote attacks by hackers, according to security researcher Troy Hunt. In response to Hunt's discovery, Nissan has temporarily pulled the app that Leaf owners can use to control the car.