Blog Musk Says Two-Factor ID Coming Soon

Two-factor authentication is coming to Tesla’s accounts after being “embarrassingly late,” Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a tweet. 

Musk said the security feature is undergoing “final validation” and should be released to Tesla customers soon.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1294377367075344384

Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for online services beyond just a username and password. For example, an SMS code as an additional login requirement.

Tesla’s vehicles leverage a tremendous amount of software ranging from video games to self-driving features. Given Tesla’s software savvy, it’s a bit surprising it has taken so long to offer the basic security feature.

Not to say the company isn’t taking security seriously. Tesla sponsored earlier this year a contest to hack its automotive software, offering hackers nearly $1 million and a Model 3 as prizes.

 

[osiso]

One thing that they might be doing is having multiple levels of authorization as well. Right now both reading and sending commands are available, but these could be under different levels of security.

 

[CYBER_Y]

One thing that they might be doing is having multiple levels of authorization as well. Right now both reading and sending commands are available, but these could be under different levels of security.

That would be interesting. How would this work with third party apps? I bet that this will only be security at the account/ sign in level. We should see soon.

 

[vickh]

embarrassingly late? for Elon time?

 

[eevee-fan]

Face ID using the car's built-in cameras!
Finger print ID on the car's handle.

 

[Impaler]

Outstanding! I've been wondering if they were thinking about this. And to have an authenticator app over vulnerable SMS is the right move. Bravo!