Researchers from Keen Security Lab, the security department of the Chinese Internet giant Tencent, demonstrated a remote hacking of the Tesla Model S. Tesla Motors specialists already eliminated the vulnerability by releasing a security update for cars. Keen Security Lab worked with Tesla to identify software flaws, so the results of the research and hacking were posted to the network after they reported the loopholes to the car manufacturer and waited for the update to close the loopholes for hackers.
Vulnerability worked through the node of the on-board computer, which controlled and controlled many systems of the car. To obtain unauthorized access to programs and systems Tesla Model S, it was necessary to get him to connect to Wi-Fi attackers. There was a malicious exploit through the web browser of the car.
Yes, it's just that it was impossible to hack Model S so, but nevertheless, at a certain confluence of circumstances, it became possible. Having access to the auto systems, specialists from Keen Security Lab intercepted the control of the door locking system, infotainment system of the car, they were able to fold the side mirror, open the trunk, run the electric drives of the seats, turn on the parking lights and activate the brakes while the car was moving.
Tesla Motors press service reports that the vulnerability was blocked a few days after receiving the report from Keen Security Lab. Specialists Tesla Motors estimated the probability of hacking before the release of the "patch" as very low, now, according to experts, a hacker loophole is closed.
Team Keen Security Lab highly appreciated the actions of experts Tesla Motors, noting that other manufacturers usually take more time to release and debug updates.
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