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| Tesla has officially started supporting Two-Factor Authentication in its car app |
Electrek reports that the electric carmaker Tesla account is now secured with two-factor authentication, giving new car owners protection for their internet connection services.
Please visit the Tesla support page to learn how to set up this feature. This means that any third-party authentication app can be used to provide the password. There is no mention of support for the working two-factor authentication token for less secure SMS. Twitter users confirmed that the security improvement was effective for the Tesla app and website.
It should be noted that Tesla CEO (Elon Musk) admitted in mid-August that the company had introduced a "2FA (two-factor authentication)" security level for mobile devices. People feel embarrassed late. "
Musk said in April that "another security layer will be added soon." He first spoke about adding two-factor authentication in May 2019. Tesla owners have increased the need to add two-factor authentication, especially since it is available in most 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 will allow you to verify that the real account holder (or car owner) is logging in and that he is not an outsider.
Some websites rely on this feature by sending users codes via SMS, but hackers can intercept it. The most secure method is to send the code via a mobile app, often referred to as authentication, and it is the preferred method for security professionals.
Tesla's mobile app security improvement is seen as an especially urgent matter. 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 the driver to use the phone as a switch for the latest Tesla model. 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.