Tesla Passive Entry: What Is It?

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This article shows how rela Tesla Passive Entry: What Is It attacks by thieves can compromise Tesla's passive entry system.

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It provides access to the Tesla Mobile App, which allows users to identify their car's owners and start their car without using a key.

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While other automakers' models are equally susceptible to these attacks, their systems do not provide passive access like Tesla's does.

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Owners of Model 3 automobiles should be aware of this issue since thieves can trick the entry system by rerouting connections between their phones and vehicles.

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By needing the key fob to be close by in order to unlock the car, Tesla's Passive Entry system defends against Bluetooth relay attacks.

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The key fob sends out a low energy signal that is challenging to imitate and is outside the Bluetooth signal range for the majority of devices.

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Therefore, the conventional lock-and-key method is no longer necessary due to this technology.

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