Tesla Model S Has Been Hacked

cartechboy writes: First, it was Chrysler last month with its Uconnect system being hacked while being driven down the road. Now, it's Tesla's turn. That's right, the Silicon Valley automaker's very own Model S electric car has been hacked by two white-hat hackers. The duo were able to manipulate the speedometer, lock and unlock the car, and at speeds of less than 5 mph they were able to make all the electronics go blank and shut down the car while engaging the emergency parking brake dragging the car to a stop. Tesla's already issued a software update that owners can download to path the security flaw. Welcome to the new world where cars can be hacked thanks to all their electronics.

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Editor? What editor?

[gstoddart]

Tesla's already issues a software update that owners can download to path the security flaw

Can we stop calling you guys 'editors', and just get on with 'clowns who post story submissions'.

Because it's quite clear you don't actually, you know, edit.