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Researchers jailbreak a Tesla to get free in-car feature upgrades (techcrunch.com)
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Researchers jailbreak a Tesla to get free in-car feature upgrades::A group of researchers found a way to hack a Tesla's hardware with the goal of getting free in-car upgrades, such as heated rear seats.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Then just sell that one model and enable everything. Otherwise don't complain when hackers crack the box and enable the features.

[–] BeardyGrumps 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh I agree with you and am not defending this practise. Was just trying to explain why it’s done.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

No no I know. Don't worry. LoL. This reply wasn't directed at you. It's just what's on my mind. It feels good to vent.