Synopsis Concerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action. IT Secretary S Krishnan confirmed two such applications were
Synopsis Concerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action. IT Secretary S Krishnan confirmed two such applications were identified and promptly removed from app stores. He emphasized app stores' responsibility for due diligence and stated the government will engage with them to prevent the availability of potentially hazardous apps, addressing widespread cybersecurity worries.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 12:43 PM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 1:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Concerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action.
IT Secretary S Krishnan confirmed two such applications were identified and promptly removed from app stores.
He emphasized app stores' responsibility for due diligence and stated the government will engage with them to prevent the availability of potentially hazardous apps, addressing widespread cybersecurity worries.