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

    • @[email protected]
      link
      fedilink
      English
      691 year 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!”

      • @AndrewZabar
        link
        English
        151 year ago

        Only usable for current emergency. Once current emergency is abated, points expire.

    • @malloc
      link
      English
      401 year ago

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

      • @symcal
        link
        English
        201 year ago

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

        • @[email protected]
          link
          fedilink
          English
          61 year 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.

      • @symcal
        link
        English
        11 year ago

        deleted by creator

    • Bappity
      link
      English
      34
      edit-2
      1 year ago

      please enter your credit card details to upgrade your energy storage

      • @[email protected]
        link
        fedilink
        English
        9
        edit-2
        1 year ago

        That unlimited monthly transit pass is looking pretty good right now.

        (Speaking as someone who doesn’t own a car and take public transportation everywhere.)