{"id":3311,"date":"2022-01-17T20:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T20:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/01\/17\/teen-hacker-claims-he-can-remotely-access-and-unlock-over-25-tesla-cars-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-01-17T20:00:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T20:00:37","slug":"teen-hacker-claims-he-can-remotely-access-and-unlock-over-25-tesla-cars-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/01\/17\/teen-hacker-claims-he-can-remotely-access-and-unlock-over-25-tesla-cars-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Hacker Claims He Can Remotely Access and Unlock Over 25 Tesla Cars \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When it comes to electric vehicles, cyber threats are a growing concern. And while we\u2019ve seen reports of hackers messing with Tesla vehicles in the past, recently, a teenager claims to have access to 25+ Teslas spanning more than ten different regions.<\/p>\n

A 19-year old self-proclaimed IT specialist, David Colombo, added a lengthy thread on Twitter<\/a> detailing his claims. The statements suggest he found a security flaw that allows for access to Tesla\u2019s systems, where he then remotely can control several vehicles. However, Colombo was quick to confirm that this isn\u2019t an issue with Tesla\u2019s security system itself but rather a problem on the owner\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

The youngster goes on to say he\u2019s\u00a0able to\u00a0unlock doors<\/a>, roll down windows, access\u00a0a car\u2019s remote camera system, and even begin the early stages of keyless driving. That said, he cannot access driving mechanisms, like the throttle or steering, but he claims he can even discover the location<\/a> of vehicles. It\u2019s safe to say he won\u2019t be summoning your Tesla Model S anytime soon, but it\u2019s still a troubling discovery.<\/p>\n

In another tweet<\/a>, David Colombo said, \u201cI think it\u2019s pretty dangerous if someone is able to remotely blast music on full volume or open the windows\/doors while you are on the highway.\u201d<\/p>\n

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So, I now have full remote control of over 20 Tesla\u2019s in 10 countries and there seems to be no way to find the owners and report it to them\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 David Colombo (@david_colombo_) January 10, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If there\u2019s a silver lining, it\u2019s that he\u2019s only been able to do this on around 25 or so vehicles in select regions and by accessing an owner-side system, not Tesla\u2019s infrastructure. Since the finding was first reported, Colombo mentioned\u00a0that he\u2019d informed Tesla\u2019s security team, which is investigating.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve since seen Tesla reset the security for several third-party apps, but the 19-year old suggests some of those apps are not related to the current situation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Either way, hackers being able to access Tesla vehicles remotely is certainly a cause for concern, and we can expect more details or security upgrades in the future to address the situation. Tesla is quick when it comes to updates, so stay tuned. Unfortunately, Tesla doesn\u2019t operate a press team, so we could not reach out for comments.<\/p>\n

via Ars Technica<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n