Jailbreaking an Electric Vehicle in 2023 - What It Means to Hotwire Tesla's x86-Based Seat Heater

Explore the world of electric vehicle hacking in this 41-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the advanced car computer systems of Tesla, focusing on their potential vulnerabilities and the implications for in-car purchases. Learn about an attack against newer AMD-based infotainment systems (MCU-Z) used in recent Tesla models. Discover how hacking embedded car computers could potentially unlock premium features without payment. Gain insights from security experts Oleg Drokin, Hans Niklas Jacob, Niclas Kühnapfel, and Christian Werling as they discuss the intersection of automotive technology and cybersecurity in the context of modern electric vehicles.

Jailbreaking an Electric Vehicle in 2023 or What It Means to Hotwire Tesla's x86-Based Seat Heater