{
  "id": 15144967,
  "title": "Security fears in Norway as Chinese smart cars record sensitive military data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/security-fears-in-norway-as-chinese-smart-cars-record-sensitive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T07:08:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371243/security-fears-norway-chinese-smart-cars-record-sensitive-military-data"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese-made vehicles were discovered recording sensitive military data during a Norwegian military exercise in September. At Oslo airport, soldiers accessing their military vehicles' screens found videos capturing personnel movements, access codes, and routes to military facilities. The recordings originated from rental cars, including at least two Deepal brand Chinese vehicles supplied by Hertz Norge, indirectly owned by Chinese auto giant Geely. Lieutenant Colonel Per Gunnar Grosberghaugen confirmed the findings but stated that no unauthorized sharing with third parties, particularly China, had been confirmed. The military continued using the vehicles despite the leaks due to a lack of alternatives and a preference for site-specific security measures. Hertz Norge affirmed compliance with regulations and denied data sharing without legal grounds. Changan Group did not respond to inquiries. In a related incident, Chinese manufacturer Yutong's electric buses could be remotely immobilized via their update system, potentially posing a threat to emergency evacuation plans. Norway has previously faced digital risks, as seen in 2018 when Strava's public data exposed military locations and movements. The Norwegian National Security Authority warned of the dangers of over-reliance on foreign-made vehicles, emphasizing the need for diversified sources to mitigate vulnerabilities.",
  "summary": "Chinese-made cars recorded sensitive information during a military security exercise at Oslo airport held from September 14 to 18. According to the New Straits Times, soldiers from the Home Guard discovered videos stored in the vehicles' systems after tapping on their screens. The recordings captured officials' movements, routes taken, and access codes used to open doors or gates at secure military sites.\n\nThe New Straits Times reports that the footage came from rental vehicles, including at least two Deepal brand cars manufactured by the Chinese state-controlled automaker Changan. These vehicles were supplied to the army by Hertz Norge, a company indirectly owned by the Chinese auto group Geely. The South China Morning Post also noted that the discovery of these recordings has raised concerns regarding the risks associated with connected vehicles.\n\nLieutenant Colonel Per Gunnar Grosberghaugen, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Home Guard, confirmed to AFP that soldiers found the videos from the vehicle sensors. While it remains unknown if the recordings were shared with a third party in China, Grosberghaugen stated he could not rule out that possibility.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chinese-made cars recorded sensitive military data during Norwegian exercise.",
    "Rental vehicles, including Chinese Deepal brand, captured personnel movements.",
    "Hertz Norge denied data sharing, vehicles continued use due to lack of alternatives."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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