Phishing Attack Demonstrates Tesla Account Vulnerability
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The "hack" is a phishing attack that tricks Tesla owners into giving up login info by connecting to a fake "Tesla Guest" WiFi network.
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The Flipper Zero can make a fake WiFi network, but so can many other devices like laptops. The Flipper itself does not aid hacking.
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The attack grants temporary access to the Tesla account and could unlock the car, but it's very time-sensitive.
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This is a proof-of-concept attack to show a vulnerability and get Tesla to improve app security, not something happening in the real world.
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It's social engineering, not hacking, and relies on the gullibility of users more than any technical exploit.