Tesla Model S remotely controlled by hackers
Researchers from Tencent's Keen Security Lab managed to gain remote control of an unmodified, up-to-date Tesla by hacking into its onboard CAN Bus system. A video of the hack shows the team g aining access to the motor that moves the driver's seat, turning on indicators, opening the car’s sunroof, and activating window wipers. It was able to control the car whilst parking and moving. Keen Security Lab said it notified Tesla, which confirmed the vulnerabilities and fixed them via an over-the-air update. System 🤖 Tesla Autopilot, Full-self Driving Operator: Keen Security Lab Developer: Tesla Country: USA Sector: Automotive Purpose: Automate steering, acceleration, braking Technology: Self-driving system Issue: Security; Safety; Accuracy/reliability
- Date it happened
- 2016-09-01
- Organisation involved
- Keen Security Lab
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