Illegal App Renders 80% of Bicycles Out of Use in Bologna, Italy
INCIDENT
A pirated app caused the bike-sharing service in Bologna to crash putting most of the bikes out of service. The illegal platform compromised the functioning of the bike sharing service, rendering 80% of the available bikes unusable.
The application in question was available online and allowed users to bypass the security systems of the bike sharing service, unlocking bicycles without the need for a regular subscription or payments. This breach created a significant disservice for the many users who rely on bike sharing for their daily travel around the city.
Incident Date
June 30, 2024
Location
Estimated Cost
Unknown, 80% of bicycles unavailable for a period
Victims
No victims identified
Type of Malware
No Malware identified
Threat Source
No threat source identified