Researchers have found a new way of hijacking WiFi networks at Tesla charging stations for stealing vehicles- a design flaw that only needs an affordable, off-the-shelf tool.
Experts find an easy way to steal a Tesla
As Mysk Inc. cybersecurity experts Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry have shown in a recent YouTube video hackers only require a simple $169 hacking tool known as Flipper Zero, a Raspberry Pi, or just a laptop to pull the hack off.
This means that with a leaked email and a password, the owner could lose their Tesla car. The rise of AI technologies has increased phishing and social engineering attacks. As a responsible company, you must factor in such threats in your threat models.
And it’s not just Tesla. You’ll be surprised to know cybersecurity experts have always cautioned about the use of keyless entry in the car industry, which often leaves modern cars at risk of being hacked.
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The problem isn’t hacking- like breaking into software, it’s a social engineering attack that tricks a car owner into handing over their information. Using a Flipper, the experts create a WiFi network called “Tesla Guest,” the same name Tesla uses for its guest networks at servic
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