One woman's Tesla was remotely controlled by an abusive ex-partner
A woman in Sydney was harassed by her ex-partner, who used his access to her Tesla's app to remotely control vehicle settings like speed, climate, and locks. The perpetrator was convicted of multiple domestic violence charges.
Why it matters
This case underscores the security risks and potential for abuse inherent in connected 'smart' vehicles and IoT devices.
A Tesla dashboard – a generic version is pictured – was accessed remotely via its app and used to harass Stacey. Her ex, Enrico Pucci, was last week convicted of 30 domestic violence related charges. A Tesla dashboard – a generic version is pictured – was accessed remotely via its app and used to harass Stacey. Her ex, Enrico Pucci, was last week convicted of 30 domestic violence related charges. Australia news How one woman’s Tesla was remotely controlled – and used to harass her – by an abusive ex-partner Enrico Pucci was able to control his former partner’s electric car remotely, controlling its speed, temperature settings and lock
Prefer the Guardian on Google Almost a year ago, Stacey* heard her Tesla car alarm sound on three occasions in the middle of the night.
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