Hackers Successfully Gain Control Of Telsa Model S - Are You Next?

Tesla Motors Inc., whose Model S sedan is the target of a hacking contest in Beijing starting today, said it will investigate and rectify any vulnerabilities discovered as a result of the competition.

Qihoo 360 Technology Co. has found ways to remotely control the Tesla car’s locks, horn, headlights and skylight while the car is in motion, the Beijing-based Internet security company said in a posting on its Sina Weibo account. Wu Jing, a director of investor relations for the company, said its information technology department conducted the experiment, without elaborating.

“While Tesla is not associated with the conference and is not a sponsor of the competition, we support the idea of providing an environment in which responsible security researchers can help identify potential vulnerabilities,” Palo Alto, California-based Tesla said in an e-mail. “We hope that the security researchers will act responsibly and in good faith.”
 

MattDarringer - 7/18/2014 11:49:51 AM

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This "Qihoo 360 Technology Co. has found ways to remotely control the Tesla car’s locks, horn, headlights and skylight while the car is in motion..." shows that Tesla has a LOT to learn about designing and engineering cars.

MorePower - 7/18/2014 5:32:03 PM

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Apparently you are not aware that most cars can easily be hacked or have safety features deactivated from outside the vehicle.

Google it!

mre30 - 7/18/2014 3:23:20 PM

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Me? I'm not worried about being hacked in my Tesla. Instead, I'm worried about what the poor command of the English language and the poor usage/style of the writing, exhibited by the staff here at Autospies.

001 - go hire some English majors. Its time to upgrade the staff to college graduates who have writing/editing experience.

HughJass - 7/18/2014 4:58:28 PM

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Can they do the steering wheel and brakes? I'm sure most hi tech cars with blue tooth can be hacked as well.

MorePower - 7/18/2014 5:34:51 PM

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Most modern cars on the road have systems that are vulnerable to outside electronic hacking. Braking and safety systems are usually quite vulnerable.

aussie2u - 7/21/2014 10:25:43 PM

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This isn't the first time a car has been hacked and remotely hijacked. Google the case of Michael Hastings Mercedes!