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Researchers use fake charging station WiFi to hack into and steal a Tesla


Researchers showed how hackers can set up a fake WiFi network at Tesla charging stations and steal the owner's login credentials.

When a victim tries to access the network, they are taken to a fake Tesla login page created by the hackers, who then steal their username, password, and two-factor authentication code directly from the duplicate site. And, though the Tesla Model 3 owner's manual says that the physical card is required to set up a new phone key, Mysk found that that wasn't the case, according to the video. "Phishing and social engineering attacks are very common today, especially with the rise of AI technologies, and responsible companies must factor in such risks in their threat models."

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