Jarauta Gastelu, Javier Gesteira Miñarro, Roberto Matanza Domingo, Javier Palacios Hielscher, Rafael López López, Gregorio 2025-09-26T12:23:57Z 2025-09-26T12:23:57Z 2025-10-01 2327-4662 https:doi.org10.1109JIOT.2025.3589219 http://hdl.handle.net/11531/104773 Artículos en revistas This paper explores a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack targeting AC charging points for electric vehicles (EVs), demonstrating the ability to covertly control the vehicle’s charging process without detection by either the charging station or the vehicle. The attack was conducted successfully in both controlled laboratory environments and real-world settings, exposing vulnerabilities in the communication protocols between the charging station and the vehicle. By intercepting and manipulating the communication, an attacker can adjust the charging rate, reducing, increasing, or halting the charging process altogether. This not only affects individual vehicles but could have a broader impact on the electrical grid, especially as the use of high-power EV chargers continues to grow. With the rapid increase in electric vehicle adoption worldwide, the potential for synchronized attacks on multiple charging points presents a significant risk to grid stability, from local affections to higher widespread impacts. This research then underscores the need for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect the charging infrastructure and prevent large-scale disruptions to energy systems. en-GB Revista: IEEE Internet of Things Journal, Periodo: 1, Volumen: online, Número: 19, Página inicial: 39689, Página final: 39700 Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT) MitM Attack to Electric Vehicle AC Chargers info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Electric Vehicles, AC Charging, Man-in-the Middle, Cybersecurity