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| Tesla is close to supporting two-factor authentication in its automotive app |
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, admitted Friday that the company was "embarrassingly behind schedule" in introducing a layer of security called 2FA (two-factor authentication) for mobile devices.
"Sorry, this is very embarrassing," Musk wrote on Friday in response to questions from Twitter followers. "Two-factor authentication via SMS or authentication applications currently requires final verification," he added.
Musk said in April that "an additional layer of security will be added soon." He first spoke about adding two-factor authentication back in May 2019. Tesla owners have increased the need to add two-factor authentication, especially since this feature is available in most stores. Other technical services.
Two-factor authentication (also known as two-step verification) combines something the user knows (like a password) with available content (like a phone call). This way you can verify that the real account holder (or car owner) registered and is not an hacker.
Some websites rely on this feature by sending users codes via SMS, but hackers can intercept it. The most secure way is to send the code through a mobile app, it is often referred to as Authentication, and is preferred by security professionals.
The security of Tesla mobile apps is seen as particularly urgent. The Tesla app is an important tool for car owners as they can control many functions of their cars.
With Bluetooth enabled, the Tesla app allows drivers to use their phones as switches for the latest Tesla models. With the app, users can lock and unlock doors and luggage remotely, operate HVAC systems, monitor and control loads, locate vehicles and plan services, among other things.