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
    21349·
    2 years ago

    in-car purchases

    That’s an absolutely disgusting combination of words.

    • HiddenLayer5@lemmy.mlEnglish
      642·
      2 years 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
      35·
      2 years ago

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

      • symcal@lemmy.worldEnglish
        17·
        2 years ago

        Man, at this point I just hope I don’t see any lootboxes with limited time features in a car.

        • CorkyskogEnglish
          6·
          2 years ago

          Oh shit, once they invent some sort of LCD paint that allows your car to be a blank canvas… you know that shit is going to happen.