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Undocumented Radios in Solar-Powered Devices Pose Supply Chain Risks

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The US Department of Transportation has warned about undocumented radios in solar-powered highway infrastructure devices. These radios, often hidden in batteries and inverters, could be exploited by malicious actors. The advisory follows increasing scrutiny of Chinese-made equipment in critical infrastructure. The presence of undocumented radios in solar-powered devices such as chargers, weather stations, and traffic cameras has raised concerns about potential security vulnerabilities. These radios, while not necessarily malicious, could be used for unauthorized access or control, posing risks to critical infrastructure. The advisory highlights the broader issue of undocumented components in critical infrastructure, which can be exploited by nation-state actors or cybercriminals.

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  1. 12.09.2025 16:00 1 articles · 17d ago

    US Department of Transportation Warns of Undocumented Radios in Solar-Powered Devices

    On September 10, 2025, the US Department of Transportation issued an advisory warning about undocumented radios in solar-powered highway infrastructure devices. These radios, often hidden in batteries and inverters, could be exploited by malicious actors. The advisory follows increasing scrutiny of Chinese-made equipment in critical infrastructure. The presence of these radios highlights the broader issue of undocumented components in critical infrastructure, which can be exploited by nation-state actors or cybercriminals. The advisory emphasizes the need for asset discovery and hardware bills of materials to identify and mitigate risks associated with undocumented components.

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  • The US Department of Transportation issued an advisory on September 10, 2025, warning about undocumented radios in solar-powered highway infrastructure.

    First reported: 12.09.2025 16:00
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  • Undocumented radios are often hidden in batteries and inverters of solar-powered devices.

    First reported: 12.09.2025 16:00
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  • These radios could be used for unauthorized access or control, posing risks to critical infrastructure.

    First reported: 12.09.2025 16:00
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  • The advisory follows increasing scrutiny of Chinese-made equipment in critical infrastructure.

    First reported: 12.09.2025 16:00
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  • Modern transportation and other critical infrastructure rely heavily on radio frequencies for communication.

    First reported: 12.09.2025 16:00
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  • Radio-controlled devices pose a low level of risk individually, but nation-state actors could exploit them for broader attacks.

    First reported: 12.09.2025 16:00
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  • Suppliers and customers should know the components in their equipment through asset discovery and hardware bills of materials.

    First reported: 12.09.2025 16:00
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