In this specific case, the facts don't line up with the hype and the headlines. The "Tesla hacks" haven't modified the vehicles at all. The application is using the same API that the smart phone apps use. That allows the program to unlock doors, open the sunroof, turn on the AC, and collect data on location and battery state. Not exactly much of a modification.
If Tesla is smart, they have implemented code signing on their execution code so they can detect and reject unauthorized changes. We even do that for laser printer code. I'm sure that Tesla would do that with the code that runs a high performance car. Mike On May 20, 2015 7:37:33 PM MDT, Alan Arrison via EV <[email protected]> wrote: >I am surprised that auto makers haven't locked down their systems with >encryption. >If they haven't yet they probably will if for no other reason than >liability issues. > >Al > >On 5/20/2015 4:50 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: >> >> Every since the first cars rolled out of factories, owners have been >> modifying them to suit their own personal needs and tastes. With the >> extensive computer controls used in modern cars, people are now >finding a >> different way to do that. >> >> Certain Tesla Model S owners are giving their cars upgrades, but >instead of >> changing tires, brake calipers, or paint jobs, they’re changing >software. >> >> > >_______________________________________________ >UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA >(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
