Researchers have uncovered significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the wireless gear-shifting systems of high-end bicycles, particularly those using Shimano’s Di2 technology.
This revelation has sent shockwaves through the professional cycling community, highlighting potential risks to rider safety and the integrity of competitive events like the Tour de France.
The study, conducted by computer scientists from the University of California, San Diego, and Northeastern University, focused on the Shimano Di2 wireless gear-shifting system, a market leader in this space. The researchers identified three primary vulnerabilities:
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