Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Norway skittish of its Chinese electric buses
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Nov 3, 2025 Norway is on edge after discovering remote control features in its Chinese-made electric buses. Meanwhile, students in the US face potential debt from the CyberCorps program due to risky government job placements. Cybersecurity measures are tightening, with Chrome and Edge introducing AI tools to combat scam pop-ups. In global news, cybersecurity incidents unfold, including breast data leaks in Iran, a major crypto theft in Garden DeFi, and widespread scam busts in Thailand and Cambodia.
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Remote Control Found In Yutong Buses
- Oslo's audit found Chinese-made Yutong buses contain remote control features in software, diagnostics, and battery systems.
- Norway operates 300+ Yutong buses in Oslo and 550 elsewhere, raising national supply-chain risk concerns.
CyberCorps Can Leave Students With Debt
- The US CyberCorps funds free cybersecurity training tied to a government employment obligation that can be rescinded.
- Students may face repayment if federal budget cuts revoke government job offers after training.
2FA Disrupted By Russian Telecom Blocks
- Russian telecoms are blocking calls and SMS used for two-factor authentication, disrupting Telegram and WhatsApp access.
- The blocks follow earlier voice-call restrictions and aim to control in-app messaging and logins.