Tesla cars can be unlocked using inexpensive Bluetooth devices, researchers warn

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Tesla cars can be unlocked using inexpensive Bluetooth devices, researchers warn
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Tesla cars can be unlocked using inexpensive Bluetooth devices, researchers warn

The flaw lies in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology

Security researchers at UK-based NCC Group have demonstrated a new Bluetooth relay attack that can be used to remotely unlock and operate select Tesla cars after bypassing all existing authenticati...

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