Pwn2Own 2024: Tesla Hacks, Dozens of Zero-Days in Electrical Vehicles

January 25, 2024 at 03:52PM Researchers at Pwn2Own 2024 in Tokyo compromised multiple electric vehicle chargers, operating systems, and Tesla components, uncovering numerous zero-day vulnerabilities. They earned $722,500 in winnings on the first day alone. Synacktiv’s notable achievements include exploits of various EV charging stations and Tesla systems, highlighting the growing complexity and security concerns … Read more

Tesla hacked again, 24 more zero-days exploited at Pwn2Own Tokyo

January 25, 2024 at 10:50AM During the Pwn2Own Automotive 2024 hacking contest in Tokyo, Synacktiv Team demonstrated 24 unique bugs, earning $382,500. They hacked the Tesla infotainment system and Automotive Grade Linux, collecting a total of $435,000. The competition focuses on automotive technologies and vendors have 90 days to release security fixes after the event. … Read more

Tesla hacked, 24 zero-days demoed at Pwn2Own Automotive 2024

January 24, 2024 at 08:38AM During the first day of Pwn2Own Automotive 2024, security researchers hacked Tesla Modem and other devices, earning a total of $722,500 in awards, with Synacktiv Team securing $100,000 by exploiting three zero-day bugs. They also hacked EV charging stations, earning an additional $120,000, and the NCC Group EDG team won … Read more