Tesla says it sent update for security flaws found by hackers


  • TECH
  • Friday, 07 Aug 2015

Fixed: Tesla says it has patched the security flaw that gave hackers a way to remotely control the vehicle. Photo: Reuters

Tesla Motors Inc said it has sent a software patch to address security flaws in the Tesla Model S sedan that could allow hackers to take control of the vehicle. 

The Financial Times reported that cybersecurity researchers said they had taken control of a Model S and turned it off at low speed, one of six significant flaws they found that could allow hackers to take control of the vehicle.  

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