Cybercrime is on the rise amid the rapid global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the increased network connectivity that accompanies it. Attacks on charging infrastructure, in particular, pose a serious risk to both operators and users, potentially leading to data breaches and software manipulation. Ramping up cybersecurity for EVs and charging stations is now more critical than ever. The Growing Importance of EV Charging Cybersecurity The Argonne National Laboratory reported a 14% year-over-year sales increase of hybrid EVs and a 34.7% increase in plug-in vehicle sales in September 2025. With the increasing number of people purchasing EVs, there is a growing demand for public and private charging infrastructure, which governments and private corporations have been investing in. Hackers have set their sights on EV charging stations in search of personal information, fraud attempts and ransom payments. For example, a 2023 ransomware attack on a prominent charging network provider shut down charging stations in Europe and the United States. While the impacted business found a way to restore power without giving attackers the requested cryptocurrency payments, the same does not occur in other cases. Some of the most common EV charging cyberattacks include: QR quishing and phishing: Threat actors place malicious QR codes on stations, prompting users to add their information or make a payment. Threat actors place malicious QR codes on stations, prompting users to add