Security Vulnerabilities in Tesla's Model 3 and Cybertruck Reveal How Connected Cars Can Be Hacked

Security vulnerabilities in Tesla's Model 3 and Cybertruck reveal how connected cars can be hacked

Hackers could exploit wireless systems in Tesla's Model 3 and Cybertruck to track vehicles, disrupt communications, and interfere with network performance, according to research from Northeastern University posted to the arXiv preprint server. The study highlights the broader security risks facing all modern connected cars, which have increasingly become "computers on wheels."

Connected cars can be hacked, research finds

Connected cars can be hacked, including Tesla's Model 3 and Cybertruck, new Northeastern research uncovers.