Photo (c) bankkgraphy - Getty ImagesWe have further proof that nearly anything can be hacked. A teenager boasted this week that he had hacked 25 Tesla cars around the world and gained remote access without their owners ever knowing.
David Columbo, the 19-year-old self-proclaimed IT security specialist and hacker, announced his gambit via a Twitter thread Monday and Tuesday. He said he’s keeping mum on how he pulled off his coup until he reports the vulnerability to the non-profit Mitre, a federally funded research and development non-profit that tackles safety and stability challenges. However, Columbo did say it was due to errors on the owners’ part, not a security flaw in Tesla’s software.
Tesla’s security team told Columbo they’re looking into the situation.
The ripple effect
With his newfound power, Columbo said he could do everything from identifying the exact location of each car to disabling the vehicle’s security system, opening its doors and windows, and even playing music and YouTube videos. The only thing Columbo couldn’t apparently do was remotely drive the cars, but by knowing where the cars were located, he could theoretically steal them if he wanted to.
Columbo’s escapade may have only directly affected 25 Tesla vehicles, but the ripple effect was actually much larger – especially for those vehicles' owners. “So, I now have full remote control of over 20 Teslas in 10 countries and there seems to be no way to find the owners and report it to them,” Columbo said.
The next ripple came from TezLab, an app that gives Tesla owners “quick controls, stats and everything charging.” The app maker reported that as the hack’s effect spread, it saw the simultaneous expiration of up to a million Tesla authentication tokens. TezLab members were told that they would need to sign in again to re-establish the connection to their vehicles.
“We apologize for any inconvenience,” the company tweeted – a comment that Columbo mimicked in his own response.
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Published: 11th Aug 2022 08:33:40 By: Consumer Reports
This week, we share our impressions of the all-electric Mazda MX-30, the automaker’s first EV to hit the market. Find out why we think the MX-30 is behind the times and why only 560 vehicles are planned to be sold in the US. We also answer an audience question about the legality of LED replacement headlights.
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Published: 5th Aug 2022 07:00:13 By: Consumer Reports
Consumer Video: 2023 Toyota bZ4X First Look | Consumer Reports
The Toyota bZ4X is Toyota's first pure EV that's not a conversion of a traditional model or a fuel cell vehicle.
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Published: 1st Aug 2022 05:07:48 By: Consumer Reports
The all-electric 2022 Mercedes EQS becomes the automaker's new flagship alongside the S-Class lines. We share our first impressions of this ultra-luxury sedan, whether or not it can compete with the Tesla Model S, some of the next-generation safety features, and wild luxury comfort options.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:14 - First Impressions: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS
19:06 - Question: Are dealers bound to the agreed price when the car was ordered, or they can change the price upon delivery of the vehicle?
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Futuristic EQS Proves Mercedes-Benz’s Commitment to EVs
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2022-mercedes-benz-eqs-review-a2271854355/
Mercedes-Benz Is the Latest Automaker to Go All Electric
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The Slingshot, a three-wheeled street vehicle made by ATV, snowmobile, and side-by-side manufacturer Polaris, blurs the lines between a motorcycle and car. With its single rear drive wheel and an open-air cabin lacking both a roof and doors, the Slingshot positions itself to be an action-packed alternative to weekend cruisers like the Mazda Miata, traditional motorcycles, or any number of classic cars (think Plymouth Barracuda, Road Runner, and Chevrolet Nova). But does the fun factor make up for the price, inconvenience, and lack of safety features?
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We bought a 2022 Toyota GR86 and many have asked us why not the 2022 BRZ? And are they much different than the prior generation car, the GT86? So, we grabbed a BRZ and a prior generation Hakone edition GT86 and went in search of some great roads. There are some surprises, some confirmations, and a lot of fun driving.
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Car Video: 15 Years of YouTube Car Reviews - The Past, The Friends, and the Future | Everyday Driver
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We drive our Nissan 300zx and Porsche 928 to Philadelphia for Radwood. Over 2,500 miles we debate cars of the 80s and 90s, see strange roadside attractions, and get to drive the elusive Jaguar XJ220. It's an enormous, absurd, and truly RAD trip. Enjoy, and tell a friend!
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We want to share everything we can about our 2022 GR86, so a POV video seemed like a great idea. We need to get the camera a bit higher next time, but on this great road you can definitely see why we bought this car to put against almost everything. Lots of comparison videos coming soon!
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Published: 23rd Jun 2022 06:10:47 By: EverydayDriver
Car Video: Living with the Cayman GTS - Long Term Update #3 | Everyday Driver
Paul's 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS is the second Cayman he's owned, but has stayed in his garage far longer than he expected. Join him as he discusses ownership, costs, pros and cons, and if the car is staying longer.
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Published: 16th Jun 2022 06:12:23 By: EverydayDriver
Product Review Video: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Unboxing
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The Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 were announced at Samsung's Unpacked event. But where's Apple's foldable iPhone?
With its fourth generation of foldable phones, Samsung hopes to make the unique design go mainstream. Meanwhile, Apple hasn't released a single foldable iPhone. But rumors suggest Apple might finally debut a foldable model as soon as 2024. We explore the complexity Apple must overcome to release a foldable iPhone.
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Published: 12th Aug 2022 12:00:23 By: CNET
Product Review Video: Upgraded Moto Razr 2022: Everything To Know
The Motorola Razr 2022 has been announced and it's making another comeback. The 2022 Razr has a bigger screen, faster processor and new dual-lens camera, but it’s only available in China. The announcement comes just after Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4.
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Published: 11th Aug 2022 07:00:16 By: CNET
Product Review Video: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Z Fold 3: How Do Their Specs Measure Up?
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Published: 10th Aug 2022 07:32:34 By: CNET
FTC Video: The Community Advocate Center on ReportFraud.ftc.gov | Federal Trade Commission
Sign up to connect your community with fraud resources at: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/community
When you sign up to be a Report Fraud Community Advocate, your organization will get:
- A custom Community Advocate link that you can use to submit reports on behalf of your clients
- Next steps tailored to your client's report to try to recover money lost
- Aggregated data and statistics about the reports submitted through your organization's link
- Periodic emails about reporting trends in your geographic area
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Transcript:
At the Federal Trade Commission, we’re proud of the work we’ve done with legal services organizations. I want to tell you about the latest way we’re working together to help protect your clients.
The Community Advocate Center, we hope, is a tool that will make it easier for you and your colleagues to help clients report fraud to the FTC.
If you become a Report Fraud Community Advocate, you’ll get a custom link that lets you submit reports to the FTC on behalf of your clients.
This does two things: first, it flags the reports so our investigators can look closely at them as they build cases.
Second, it aggregates the reports into data that we can feed back to you about the reports your organization submitted. Which can be helpful for grant writing.
As you move through the reporting process, you’ll get some next steps tailored to your client’s experience, with a focus on getting their money back, whenever possible.
And, of course, by helping your clients report, you’re helping stop fraud in your community.
Learn more and sign up at ReportFraud.ftc.gov/community.
If it’s been a while since you’ve reported to the FTC, things have changed and gotten easier than ever. Check out ReportFraud.ftc.gov to see how easy it is to report a scam or bad business practice now.
Every day, we all work to help people affected by scams and bad business practices. I hope the Report Fraud Community Advocate Center helps you help your clients.
Knowing what’s happening in your community matters to us.
Get started at ReportFraud.ftc.gov/community.
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Hi, I’m Becca Kelly Slaughter, Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency.
You’ve probably heard the great news that the American Rescue Plan is now law. That means lots of people will soon be getting desperately-needed economic impact payments—some folks call them stimulus payments—of up to fourteen hundred dollars.
Many of you have been here before, so you know these funds will come through direct deposit, check, or debit card.
But we here at the FTC would like to remind you that scammers follow the headlines, too. So here are a few sure ways to spot a scammer trying to take your money or personal information.
First, know that nobody in the government will ask you to pay anything up front to get your economic impact payment. There’s no way to get your payment faster, and there’s no form to fill out. That’s simply a scam.
Second, the government will not call, email, text, or message you on social media to ask for your Social Security, bank account, or credit card number. Anyone who does is a scammer.
Third, anyone who tells you to pay by money transfer, gift card, or cryptocurrency is a scammer. No matter WHY they say you need to pay.
If you spot these scams, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Every report helps us try to stop scammers.
And let me say a word to would-be scammers: the FTC will use all of its enforcement authority to come after bad actors who try to take advantage of people anxiously awaiting relief.
To learn more about avoiding pandemic-related scams, visit FTC.gov/coronavirus. And help us spread the word. Share these tips and this video through your network. Thanks for helping us protect people from scams.
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Published: 12th Mar 2021 03:59:11 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: Cómo evitar estafas de ingresos | Federal Trade Commission
Aprenda a detectar propuestas de negocios, programas de asesoría y oportunidades de inversiones que son estafas y cómo evitarlas. Para aprender más visite https://ftc.gov/estafasdeingresos
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The Federal Trade Commission deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers' interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies.
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Published: 14th Dec 2020 04:05:45 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: How to Avoid Income Scams | Federal Trade Commission
Learn about scams disguised as legitimate business offers, coaching programs, and investment opportunities and how to avoid them. Learn more at https://www.ftc.gov/incomescams.
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FTC Video: Cómo Reportar Fraude en ReporteFraude.ftc.gov | Federal Trade Commission
Este video demuestra cómo reportar fraude, estafas, y malas prácticas comerciales a la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC) en https://ReporteFraude.ftc.gov y por qué es importante hacerlo.
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The Federal Trade Commission deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers' interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies.
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Published: 5th Nov 2020 03:59:43 By: FTCvideos
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Charlie and Adam makeover a tiny backyard for a couple in their first home.
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Business Video: Biden Getting Ready to Run in 2024
Joe Biden is priming a re-election bid to be launched after November's midterms, aides and allies said, setting up a potential 2024 showdown with Donald Trump. Biden, 79, has been buoyed by policy victories and a determination to deny the former president's return. Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu reports.
Published: 12th Aug 2022 04:24:17 By: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Business Video: 'Bloomberg The Open' Full Show (08/12/2022)
Jonathan Ferro highlights the market-moving news you need to know heading into the opening bell on Wall Street.
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“It’s very sad how much special-interest lobbyists were able to stop things that are clearly in the public interest,” Summers said on Bloomberg Television’s “Wall Street Week” with David Westin. “I am pretty offended by what’s happened here” with regard to businesses lobbying against tax provisions in the legislation, he said.
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