Security News

Who Is Agent Tesla?
2018-10-22 19:55

A powerful, easy-to-use password stealing program known as Agent Tesla has been infecting computers since 2014, but recently this malware strain has seen a surge in popularity -- attracting more...

Tesla Model S Hack Could Let Thieves Clone Key Fobs to Steal Cars
2018-09-12 13:48

Despite having proper security measures in place to protect the driving systems of its cars against cyber attacks, a team of security researchers discovered a way to remotely hack a Tesla Model S...

40-bit punks smash weak crypto in Tesla keyless entry system
2018-09-12 09:33

Researchers able to clone fob and nick motor in seconds Boffins have sprung the bonnet on the weak crypto behind the keyless entry system in Tesla's Model S car.…

Drive away a Tesla today (even if it isn’t yours)
2018-09-11 16:34

Raspberry Pi's processing power versus Tesla's Model X cryptography - victory for the little guy!

Hackers Can Clone Tesla Key Fobs in Seconds
2018-09-11 11:27

Researchers claim to have discovered a new attack method that can be used to quickly clone the wireless key fob of Tesla Model S and possibly other vehicles. read more

Bug bounty alert: Musk lets pro hackers torpedo Tesla firmware risk free
2018-09-06 23:17

Carmaker won't void warranties, fling sueballs at pros seeking security vulnerability rewards Tesla will allow vetted security researchers to hunt for vulnerabilities in its vehicle firmware risk...

Bug bounty alert: Elon Musk invites hackers to torpedo Tesla firmware
2018-09-06 23:17

Carmaker won't void warranties for those seeking security vulnerability rewards Tesla says it will allow security researchers to hunt for vulnerabilities in its cars' firmware – as long as it is...

Why critics who bash Musk's open source Tesla security project are wrong
2018-08-14 12:22

Tesla has been accused of pursuing self-interest in open sourcing its security code. That's true, but not the whole story.

Tesla Breach: Malicious Insider Revenge or Whistleblowing?
2018-06-22 17:29

Just before midnight last Sunday evening (June 17, 2018), Elon Musk sent an email to all staff. He was dismayed, he said, to learn about a Tesla employee "making direct code changes to the Tesla...