Hack the Tesla Model 3

There’s nothing like millions in prize money to get the hackers out in full swing. Tesla has always encouraged hacking competitions to help find security issues with it’s new cars. In 2013 about 18 researchers were able to find exploitable issues with the Tesla car. This number has since steadily diminished with 2014 listing 7 people and 2016 just managed to find 2.

Now again Pwn2Own the security conference partnered with the electric car maker, Tesla, is offering a chance to win prizes ranging from $35,000 to $250, 000 if researchers can find any vulnerabilities in the new Tesla Model 3 car. One to find such a flaw will not only get the prize money but also end up listed in the Tesla Security Researcher Hall of Fame. The first person to spot the flaw is also likely to be awarded a car of his own.

The Hackathon, as this science project is known colloquially is going to solve two of the latest security risks that were uncovered as well. It’s a whole nerd army that’s going to get a chance to work on the issues that Tesla has been facing. A fact that makes it so much more easier for Elon Musk to be confident that the best brains will be working on resolving any pending issues that the Tesla Model 3 car may still have.