On Pwn2Own offer Tesla Model 3 to the one who breaks the protection system of an electric vehicle

The CanSecWest conference attracts many information security experts. I want to tell about my own achievements in terms of testing the strength of protected and not-so-many systems. In addition, the Pwn2Own cyber security competition is usually held as part of the conference.

This contest is often written on Habré , indicating the achievements of the winners. This year, the winner can go home not on foot, but go on a brand new Tesla Model 3. Tesla offers its electric car to those who can crack the vehicle protection system.

During the event, Tesla joined forces with Trend Micro, one of the organizers of Pwn2Own. Thanks to the participation of Tesla, the competition received a new section “automotive”. Cybersecurity experts will test the strength of the Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle, and if everything works out, someone will go home in the vehicle of the future.

The total prize pool of Pwn2Own in cash and prizes is $ 1 million. In addition to Tesla, Microsoft and VMWare are sponsors. But most of all attention, of course, attracts the opportunity to get an electric car.



By the way, Tesla Inc launched a bounty program in 2014. In 2018, the remuneration rate was increased from $ 10,000 to $ 15,000. In addition, representatives of Tesla said that electric vehicles that are tested for strength, do not lose their warranty.

“We develop our electric cars, constantly remembering safety in all its manifestations, which is why we consider the help of information security specialists invaluable,” said Company Vice President David Lau.

Prizes will be paid for compromising various auto systems, including modem, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, autopilot, gateway, as well as VCSEC systems. You can also receive a reward if the key fob of the electric vehicle and the phone-as-key protocols are successfully hacked (if hacking allows you to take control of any of the car systems).



Those hackers who achieve saving their privileges after a reboot will be given bonuses in the amount of $ 50,000 and $ 100,000.