Summary: Researchers at the Pwn2Own Automotive hacking contest successfully hacked Tesla’s EV charger, revealing significant vulnerabilities in automotive technologies. The PHP Hooligans exploited a zero-day bug to take control of the charger, earning substantial rewards. The contest highlighted the ongoing security challenges in electric vehicle infrastructure, with multiple vulnerabilities discovered across various charging systems.
Threat Actor: PHP Hooligans | PHP Hooligans
Victim: Tesla | Tesla
Keypoints :
- PHP Hooligans exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Tesla’s EV charger, earning $50,000 and five Master of Pwn points.
- Synacktic also hacked the Tesla charger using the charging connector, showcasing multiple attack vectors.
- A total of $718,250 was awarded to researchers for discovering 39 unique zero-day vulnerabilities during the contest.
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