Security researchers demonstrate Tesla Wi-Fi car theft attack

  • 📰 mybroadband
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 27 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 14%
  • Publisher: 67%

South Africa Headlines News

South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines

Two security researchers exposed a flaw in Tesla’s latest software that can allow attackers to steal vehicles using MiTM phishing.

demonstrating how to unlock and start a Tesla by setting up an official-looking Wi-Fi network at charging stations.

However, the task proved far too easy as it lacked proper authentication, the duo, who call their company Mysk Inc., reported. Tesla dismissed the issue, saying it was out of the scope of their Bug Bounty Program when reported by the researchers.The attack involved a captive Wi-Fi network deployed at a Tesla charging station, which imitated “Tesla Guest”, an SSID typically found at a Tesla Supercharger.

Once the victim had connected to the captive network, a fake login screen asked for their Tesla login credentials.

Source: Car News Wire (carnewswire.net)

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 11. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Africa Live: Nigeria tightens security as food theft continuesThere have been increased cases of attacks on warehouses to steal food items - and more.
Source: BBCAfrica - 🏆 23. / 61 Read more »

Pandor’s security beefed up amid threats to her and children over ICJ case against IsraelNaledi Pandor said despite the personal cost of taking on Israel, South Africa will see the ICJ matter through.
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »

Pandor reveals her security beefed up over concerns in wake of ICJ case against IsraelInternational Relations Minister Naledi Pandor said that Israeli intelligence had been attempting to intimidate her following South Africa's decision to have that country tried for genocide before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Source: ewnupdates - 🏆 30. / 53 Read more »

Power stations need more security: Mbalula - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business,Fikile Mbalula has reiterated his statement that current load shedding is a clear sabotage.
Source: SABC News Online - 🏆 32. / 51 Read more »

Cape Town security company saves baby in tragic hit-and-run accidentA three-man team from local security company SJC Security Services heroically saved the life of a critically injured baby after a tragic hit-and-run accident killed his mother on Bottelary Road in Kraaifontein on Thursday.
Source: CapeTownEtc - 🏆 17. / 63 Read more »

Clearing alien invasive plants is a crucial step towards water securityThe City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate, in collaboration with the Greater Cape Town Water Fund (GCTWF), celebrates the remarkable achievements of the past six months in clearing alien invasive plants from critical dam catchment areas.
Source: CapeTownEtc - 🏆 17. / 63 Read more »