A group of security researchers claim to have found an "unpatchable" jailbreak for some Tesla vehicles, potentially unlocking in-car purchases

Tesla Hackers Find ‘Unpatchable’ Jailbreak to Unlock Paid Features for Free::A group of security researchers claim to have found an “unpatchable” jailbreak for some Tesla vehicles, potentially unlocking in-car purchases

  • db2@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    22049·
    1 year ago

    in-car purchases

    That’s an absolutely disgusting combination of words.

    • HiddenLayer5English
      692·
      1 year ago

      “It looks like you’re trying to flee a wildfire. However, you have just run out of Elon X Points and are unable to continue driving. Please wait 5 hours for your Elon X Points to replenish. Can’t wait? We’d like to offer you our once in a lifetime SpaceX Booster X bundle of 15,000 points for just $299.99!”

    • malloc@lemmy.worldEnglish
      38·
      1 year ago

      micro-transactions in video games and media was only a test. Now it’s transitioning from the digital to physical world.

      • HiddenLayer5English
        9·
        1 year ago

        That unlimited monthly transit pass is looking pretty good right now.

        (Speaking as someone who doesn’t own a car and take public transportation everywhere.)