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Security Experts Ask Hackers to Take a Swing at Tesla Model S – Winner Gets $10,000
So it seems that somebody wants to test the security of the computers that run all the functions of a Tesla Model S sedan. In order to do so, a competition for hackers is being organized to see who can break past their defenses and just what kind of damage could be done once that happens – they’re even offering a $10,000 prize! Read more »
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Hackers Discover Model S Vulnerabilities, Help Tesla Develop Fixes
As cars get increasingly connected, hacking becomes a major issue for automakers and consumers alike. Not long ago, two hackers demonstrated how easy it is to remotely hijack a Jeep Cherokee and now the Tesla Model S has been targeted by a similar attack....
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Watch Hackers Mess With Jeep Cherokee's Engine, Transmission And Brakes
Not many people are aware of how easy it is for hackers to access the functions of modern cars and this video will hopefully serve as a wake-up call for automakers to improve security of their increasingly connected vehicles. Read more »...
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This Is What Happens When You Type '007' On Tesla Model S' Display
They call it an Egg, a Hidden Easter Egg and you can find it by entering the diagnostics mode on the Tesla Model S' center console touchscreen and typing '007' when prompted for a security code. Read more »...
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Bmw Issues Security Patch After Unlocking Hack Discovered
The BMW Group has already patched up a problem in BMWs that could've allowed hackers to unlock the vehicles, after a German group revealed the security flaw. Read more »...
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Honda Canada Hacked: 250,000+ Customers Affected By Security Breach
Less than a month after Sony’s Playstation Network was compromised by hackers seeking personal information, a similar mishap has struck the Canadian arm of Honda / Acura. In a notice to its customers, the Japanese automaker revealed: “The...
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