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Tesla Will Restore Car Firmware/OS When Hacking Goes Wrong.

Tesla recently added to its responsible disclosure guidelines with clarifications that welcome researchers to probe software in its cars for security bugs.

Well-known for its security-aware attitude, the company is now spelling it out to security researchers that they can hack Tesla cars without fear of ending up with a non-running automobile, of voiding the warranty, or of legal liability.

In 2013, a group of researchers was prevented through a court order from disclosing a serious weakness in the Megamos Crypto transponder used in anti-theft devices present in keyless cars. The flaw allowed an attacker to unlock the car and start the engine. Volkswagen had implemented this solution in millions of cars, including luxury brands like Porsche, Audi, Bentley, and Lamborghini.