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> all Tesla Model S vehicles are capable of over-the-air updates to upgrade the software, just like your phone or computer

It's an interesting future. We are approaching the age of malware infected cars. Does anyone have more info about what the limitations of this internet connected system is? What is possible if someone roots my car?

- Can they disable security system?

- Unlock the car? Lock me out of the car?

- Feed false data (slow destruction of car)? Feed false speed-data? False directions?

- Obtain the cars whereabouts?

- Disable breaks (would assume not)?



Hopefully those updates are signed, in which case as long as there aren't user install-able applications it should be fine.




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