How crappy operational security prevents the enshittification of Tesla.

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Tesla Hackers Permanently Jailbreak Paywalled Features

A team of four hackers put an end to Tesla's microtransaction-style features via a security chip exploit.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-unpatchable-jailbreak-hack/amp/?fbclid=IwAR0juj7VkF8Qj-rvFF8udFl1JUML_RzgX4QFw3xuWA2TZv0ZZGBgSCEyICk

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According to a report from The Drive, a security researcher and three PhD students have found an exploit in Tesla's AMD processor-based Media Control Unit or "MCU." The team then "tricks" the car into thinking certain purchases have been made. That means features that require microtransactions like the heated steering wheel, footwell lights, or even the $2,000 "Acceleration Boost" could be turned on for free via the hack.

So, why is this hack irreversible by Tesla? According to the white paper from the hacker team, their exploit can't be patched out by Tesla because it targets the AMD secure processor inside the MCU and not any parts or systems made by Tesla. As long as someone has the knowhow and physical access to the vehicle, this hack can be executed on AMD equipped Teslas. It is currently unknown if the hack can access the Tesla Full Self Driving suite, which currently costs $15,000 to unlock. However, the team plans to talk about the hack at the BlackHat 2023 cyber security event, so they may be saving that detail for their presentation.