Tesla CEO Elon Musk first spoke about two-factor authentication in a car app back in 2019
Car maker two-factor authenticationwill use SMS and app based identification. At the same time, security experts warn that the second approach is safer - hackers will not be able to counterfeit SIM cards and intercept verification numbers sent to the phone. However, the option with SMS will be available for those who for some reason cannot use authentication applications of other companies - for example, Google.
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As TechCrunch notes, the feature is "vital"for applications like Tesla, especially if it allows you to control your car remotely. Tesla customers can lock and unlock the engine, locate and track the vehicle, update software, and start or stop charging. For owners with autopilot, the app can be used to call a car from a parking lot or garage.
Previously, an update to Tesla's autopilot was released, whichallows you to automatically respond to traffic signs and traffic lights. However, the company cautioned that the driver "needs to remain alert and be prepared to intervene." In the notes for the new system update, the automaker noted that when the feature is activated, vehicles will automatically stop at red lights or at STOP signs. At the first stage, the function is available only to US drivers; Tesla will gradually introduce it in other countries.
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