Charging Chaos on Russia’s M11 Motorway – Anti-Putin Hack Sparks Fury
Electric vehicle charging stations along Russia’s key M11 motorway have been hit by a cheeky cyber attack, flashing the rude message: “Putin is a dickhead.”
Ukrainian Hack Sparks Outrage
The M11 motorway links Moscow and Saint Petersburg, a vital route. But several charging points went offline after hackers reportedly took control.
Russian energy giant Rosseti revealed on Facebook that a Ukrainian company involved in manufacturing the charging stations hacked the system’s control software. This is what triggered the crude anti-Putin slogan to pop up.
Voltage War: Energy Meets Politics
The cyber stunt has sparked outrage and embarrassment amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Drivers left stranded and tech experts scrambling to fix the sabotage.
For now, motorists should brace for some blackouts—and more spicy messages—along this busy highway.
