Company Details
tesla-motors
72,957
12,285,524
3361
tesla.com
396
TES_1285667
Completed

Tesla Company CyberSecurity Posture
tesla.comTesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance. To achieve our mission, we're building a world powered by solar, enabled by battery storage and transported by electric vehicles. We’re committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Headquartered in Texas, we operate six huge, vertically integrated factories across three continents. With over 100,000 employees, our teams take a first-principles approach to designing, building, selling and servicing our products in-house. Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional philosophy of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each member of the team is expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. We’re tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems—and we wouldn’t succeed without our shared passion for making the world a better place.
Company Details
tesla-motors
72,957
12,285,524
3361
tesla.com
396
TES_1285667
Completed
Between 800 and 849

Tesla Global Score (TPRM)XXXX

Description: Cloud security company RedLock found the incident and notified Tesla, which now confirms that hackers have breached its cloud computing platform to mine cryptocurrency. The Tesla corporation resolved the vulnerability that the hackers used to infiltrate their cloud servers and install a cryptocurrency miner. With a Kubernetes console that was apparently not password-protected, the attackers were able to access Tesla's Amazon Web Services environment. The Tesla engineers were responsible for the security breech, according to RedLock, as they neglected to add an authentication system to the Kubernetes console.
Description: Tesla experienced a drop in share value following a reported massive cyberattack on its associated social media platform X, causing an outage for users. The outage was initially noted by Downdetector early in the day and affected nearly 40,000 users at its peak. While the site remained partially functional, the incident raised concerns over cybersecurity, and the company's stock fell sharply by 15.7%. The fallout extended to Tesla with some consumers selling their vehicles and vandalism at dealerships due to Musk's governmental ties and involvement with former President Donald Trump.
Description: Tesla's Cybertruck, being an electric vehicle, was repurposed for combat and featured in warfare when Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov showcased them with mounted heavy machine guns for use in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Kadyrov’s claim that Elon Musk remotely disabled one of these Cybertrucks highlights the potential risks and downsides of smart vehicles in combat situations, particularly when geopolitical tensions and sanctions are involved. This incident raises concerns about the security, control, and utilization of commercial technology in military engagements, as well as the potential fallout in terms of public perception and international relations for Tesla.
Description: A 19-year-old German security researcher remotely hacked into over 25 Tesla automobiles spread across 13 different nations after discovering a software flaw in the company's systems. Tesla investigated the incident and used a software update to fix the vulnerability found by the "white hat," or ethical, hackers.
Description: Tesla has started notifying current and former employees who were affected by a data breach that exposed a total of 75,735 individuals. The compromised information exposed personal information such as Social Security numbers, names, and addresses was involved in the breach. Experian IdentityWorks' credit monitoring and identity theft solution is available with a free membership from the corporation as a precaution. Depending on the individual and the engagement number provided in the notification letter, the membership's duration will range from one to two years.
Description: Tesla had thrown away computers without wiping them which left some customer accounts compromised. With the Tesla Autopilot computer upgrade and a recently announced MCU2 upgrade on top of regular replacements for performance issues, Tesla changed a lot of computers in its vehicles. It contained sensitive information, like Google or Spotify usernames and passwords. These passwords were not encrypted.
Description: A Russian hacker recruited a Russian-speaking Tesla employee for $1 million. The two individuals happened in 2016 but the hacker reached out to the worker through WhatsApp in July 2020. He offered $500,000 for the employee to install malware from either a USB drive or by clicking a malicious email link for executing a ransomware attack against the company. The hacker promised to encrypt the malware so that it was untraceable to the employee who installed it on the computer system. Tesla employee alerted the company of the planned ransomware attack.
Description: Tesla suffered a cyberattack, researchers from the Chinese tech company Tencent discovered a number of flaws that, when combined, gave them remote access to a Tesla Model S and the ability to operate the sunroof, dashboard, door locks, and even the brake system. The approach gave the researchers access to the controller area network (CAN) bus, which enables communication between the car's specialized computers. They investigated the incident and fixed the potential vulnerabilities.


Tesla has 66.67% more incidents than the average of same-industry companies with at least one recorded incident.
Tesla has 29.87% more incidents than the average of all companies with at least one recorded incident.
Tesla reported 1 incidents this year: 1 cyber attacks, 0 ransomware, 0 vulnerabilities, 0 data breaches, compared to industry peers with at least 1 incident.
Tesla cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance. To achieve our mission, we're building a world powered by solar, enabled by battery storage and transported by electric vehicles. We’re committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Headquartered in Texas, we operate six huge, vertically integrated factories across three continents. With over 100,000 employees, our teams take a first-principles approach to designing, building, selling and servicing our products in-house. Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional philosophy of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each member of the team is expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. We’re tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems—and we wouldn’t succeed without our shared passion for making the world a better place.

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Explore insights on cybersecurity incidents, risk posture, and Rankiteo's assessments.
The official website of Tesla is https://www.tesla.com/careers.
According to Rankiteo, Tesla’s AI-generated cybersecurity score is 815, reflecting their Good security posture.
According to Rankiteo, Tesla currently holds 0 security badges, indicating that no recognized compliance certifications are currently verified for the organization.
According to Rankiteo, Tesla is not certified under SOC 2 Type 1.
According to Rankiteo, Tesla does not hold a SOC 2 Type 2 certification.
According to Rankiteo, Tesla is not listed as GDPR compliant.
According to Rankiteo, Tesla does not currently maintain PCI DSS compliance.
According to Rankiteo, Tesla is not compliant with HIPAA regulations.
According to Rankiteo,Tesla is not certified under ISO 27001, indicating the absence of a formally recognized information security management framework.
Tesla operates primarily in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry.
Tesla employs approximately 72,957 people worldwide.
Tesla presently has no subsidiaries across any sectors.
Tesla’s official LinkedIn profile has approximately 12,285,524 followers.
Tesla is classified under the NAICS code 3361, which corresponds to Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.
No, Tesla does not have a profile on Crunchbase.
Yes, Tesla maintains an official LinkedIn profile, which is actively utilized for branding and talent engagement, which can be accessed here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesla-motors.
As of December 11, 2025, Rankiteo reports that Tesla has experienced 8 cybersecurity incidents.
Tesla has an estimated 12,645 peer or competitor companies worldwide.
Incident Types: The types of cybersecurity incidents that have occurred include Vulnerability, Data Leak, Breach, Cyber Attack and Ransomware.
Total Financial Loss: The total financial loss from these incidents is estimated to be $15.70 thousand.
Detection and Response: The company detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents through an remediation measures with fixed the potential vulnerabilities, and containment measures with software update, and remediation measures with software update, and communication strategy with notification letters to affected individuals, communication strategy with free credit monitoring and identity theft solution, and third party assistance with redlock, and remediation measures with resolved the vulnerability..
Title: Tesla Model S Cyberattack
Description: Researchers from the Chinese tech company Tencent discovered a number of flaws that, when combined, gave them remote access to a Tesla Model S and the ability to operate the sunroof, dashboard, door locks, and even the brake system.
Type: Cyberattack
Attack Vector: Remote access to the controller area network (CAN) bus
Vulnerability Exploited: Remote access to car's specialized computers
Threat Actor: Tencent Researchers
Motivation: Research
Title: Tesla Vehicle Hacking Incident
Description: A 19-year-old German security researcher remotely hacked into over 25 Tesla automobiles spread across 13 different nations after discovering a software flaw in the company's systems. Tesla investigated the incident and used a software update to fix the vulnerability found by the 'white hat,' or ethical, hackers.
Type: Hacking
Attack Vector: Software Vulnerability
Vulnerability Exploited: Software flaw in Tesla's systems
Threat Actor: 19-year-old German security researcher
Motivation: Ethical Hacking
Title: Tesla Data Breach Due to Improper Disposal of Computers
Description: Tesla had thrown away computers without wiping them which left some customer accounts compromised. With the Tesla Autopilot computer upgrade and a recently announced MCU2 upgrade on top of regular replacements for performance issues, Tesla changed a lot of computers in its vehicles. It contained sensitive information, like Google or Spotify usernames and passwords. These passwords were not encrypted.
Type: Data Breach
Attack Vector: Improper Disposal of Computers
Vulnerability Exploited: Lack of Data Wiping and Encryption
Title: Attempted Ransomware Attack on Tesla
Description: A Russian hacker recruited a Russian-speaking Tesla employee for $1 million to install malware for a ransomware attack.
Date Detected: July 2020
Type: Ransomware
Attack Vector: Malicious email linkUSB drive
Threat Actor: Russian hacker
Motivation: Financial gain
Title: Tesla Data Breach
Description: Tesla has started notifying current and former employees who were affected by a data breach that exposed a total of 75,735 individuals. The compromised information exposed personal information such as Social Security numbers, names, and addresses was involved in the breach. Experian IdentityWorks' credit monitoring and identity theft solution is available with a free membership from the corporation as a precaution. Depending on the individual and the engagement number provided in the notification letter, the membership's duration will range from one to two years.
Type: Data Breach
Title: Tesla Cloud Platform Breach for Cryptocurrency Mining
Description: Hackers breached Tesla's cloud computing platform to mine cryptocurrency by exploiting a vulnerability in an unprotected Kubernetes console.
Type: Cloud Security Breach
Attack Vector: Unprotected Kubernetes console
Vulnerability Exploited: Lack of authentication on Kubernetes console
Threat Actor: Unknown
Motivation: Cryptocurrency mining
Title: Tesla Cybertruck Repurposed for Combat in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Description: Tesla's Cybertruck, being an electric vehicle, was repurposed for combat and featured in warfare when Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov showcased them with mounted heavy machine guns for use in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Kadyrov’s claim that Elon Musk remotely disabled one of these Cybertrucks highlights the potential risks and downsides of smart vehicles in combat situations, particularly when geopolitical tensions and sanctions are involved. This incident raises concerns about the security, control, and utilization of commercial technology in military engagements, as well as the potential fallout in terms of public perception and international relations for Tesla.
Type: Repurposing of Commercial Technology for Military Use
Attack Vector: Repurposing of Vehicles
Vulnerability Exploited: Remote Disabling Capability
Threat Actor: Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov
Motivation: Military Use in Conflict
Title: Cyberattack on X (formerly Twitter) Causes Tesla Stock Drop
Description: Tesla experienced a drop in share value following a reported massive cyberattack on its associated social media platform X, causing an outage for users. The outage was initially noted by Downdetector early in the day and affected nearly 40,000 users at its peak. While the site remained partially functional, the incident raised concerns over cybersecurity, and the company's stock fell sharply by 15.7%. The fallout extended to Tesla with some consumers selling their vehicles and vandalism at dealerships due to Musk's governmental ties and involvement with former President Donald Trump.
Type: Cyberattack
Common Attack Types: The most common types of attacks the company has faced is Cyber Attack.
Identification of Attack Vectors: The company identifies the attack vectors used in incidents through Remote access to the CAN bus, Software flaw, WhatsAppUSB driveMalicious email link and Unprotected Kubernetes console.

Systems Affected: SunroofDashboardDoor locksBrake system
Operational Impact: Potential loss of control over critical car functions

Systems Affected: 25 Tesla automobiles

Data Compromised: Google usernames and passwords, Spotify usernames and passwords
Systems Affected: Autopilot computersMCU2 computers

Data Compromised: Social security numbers, Names, Addresses

Systems Affected: Tesla's Amazon Web Services environment

Systems Affected: Cybertruck Vehicles
Operational Impact: Potential Fallout in Public Perception and International Relations
Brand Reputation Impact: Potential Negative Impact

Financial Loss: 15.7% drop in Tesla stock value
Systems Affected: X (formerly Twitter)
Downtime: Outage affecting nearly 40,000 users at its peak
Customer Complaints: Some consumers selling their vehicles and vandalism at dealerships
Brand Reputation Impact: Cybersecurity concerns
Average Financial Loss: The average financial loss per incident is $1.96 thousand.
Commonly Compromised Data Types: The types of data most commonly compromised in incidents are Google Usernames And Passwords, Spotify Usernames And Passwords, , Social Security Numbers, Names, Addresses and .

Entity Name: Tesla
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Automotive
Location: Global
Size: Large

Entity Name: Tesla
Entity Type: Company
Industry: Automobile
Location: Global

Entity Name: Tesla
Entity Type: Company
Industry: Automotive
Location: United States

Entity Name: Tesla
Entity Type: Corporation
Industry: Automobile and Energy
Location: Palo Alto, California, USA
Size: Large

Entity Name: Tesla
Entity Type: Company
Industry: Electric Vehicles
Location: United States

Entity Name: X (formerly Twitter)
Entity Type: Social Media Platform
Industry: Technology
Customers Affected: Nearly 40,000 users at its peak

Remediation Measures: Fixed the potential vulnerabilities

Containment Measures: Software update
Remediation Measures: Software update

Communication Strategy: Notification letters to affected individualsFree credit monitoring and identity theft solution

Third Party Assistance: RedLock
Remediation Measures: Resolved the vulnerability
Third-Party Assistance: The company involves third-party assistance in incident response through RedLock.

Type of Data Compromised: Google usernames and passwords, Spotify usernames and passwords
Sensitivity of Data: High
Data Encryption: No

Data Encryption: Encrypted malware

Type of Data Compromised: Social security numbers, Names, Addresses
Number of Records Exposed: 75735
Sensitivity of Data: High
Personally Identifiable Information: Social Security numbersnamesaddresses
Prevention of Data Exfiltration: The company takes the following measures to prevent data exfiltration: Fixed the potential vulnerabilities, , Software update, , Resolved the vulnerability.
Handling of PII Incidents: The company handles incidents involving personally identifiable information (PII) through by software update and .

Lessons Learned: The importance of ethical hacking and prompt software updates to fix vulnerabilities.

Lessons Learned: Ensure authentication systems are in place for all consoles and critical systems.
Key Lessons Learned: The key lessons learned from past incidents are The importance of ethical hacking and prompt software updates to fix vulnerabilities.Ensure authentication systems are in place for all consoles and critical systems.

Source: Tesla

Source: RedLock

Source: Downdetector
Additional Resources: Stakeholders can find additional resources on cybersecurity best practices at and Source: Tesla, and Source: RedLock, and Source: Downdetector.

Investigation Status: Resolved

Investigation Status: Resolved
Communication of Investigation Status: The company communicates the status of incident investigations to stakeholders through Notification Letters To Affected Individuals and Free Credit Monitoring And Identity Theft Solution.

Entry Point: Remote access to the CAN bus
High Value Targets: Sunroof, Dashboard, Door Locks, Brake System,
Data Sold on Dark Web: Sunroof, Dashboard, Door Locks, Brake System,

Entry Point: Software flaw
High Value Targets: Tesla Automobiles,
Data Sold on Dark Web: Tesla Automobiles,

Entry Point: Whatsapp, Usb Drive, Malicious Email Link,

Entry Point: Unprotected Kubernetes console

Root Causes: Vulnerabilities in the CAN bus
Corrective Actions: Fixed the potential vulnerabilities

Root Causes: Software flaw in Tesla's systems
Corrective Actions: Software update

Root Causes: Lack of authentication on Kubernetes console
Corrective Actions: Implement authentication systems
Post-Incident Analysis Process: The company's process for conducting post-incident analysis is described as RedLock.
Corrective Actions Taken: The company has taken the following corrective actions based on post-incident analysis: Fixed the potential vulnerabilities, Software update, Implement authentication systems.
Last Ransom Demanded: The amount of the last ransom demanded was $1 million.
Last Attacking Group: The attacking group in the last incident were an Tencent Researchers, 19-year-old German security researcher, Russian hacker, Unknown and Chechnya's leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
Most Recent Incident Detected: The most recent incident detected was on July 2020.
Highest Financial Loss: The highest financial loss from an incident was 15.7% drop in Tesla stock value.
Most Significant Data Compromised: The most significant data compromised in an incident were Google usernames and passwords, Spotify usernames and passwords, , Social Security numbers, names, addresses and .
Most Significant System Affected: The most significant system affected in an incident was SunroofDashboardDoor locksBrake system and 25 Tesla automobiles and Autopilot computersMCU2 computers and and and .
Third-Party Assistance in Most Recent Incident: The third-party assistance involved in the most recent incident was RedLock.
Containment Measures in Most Recent Incident: The containment measures taken in the most recent incident was Software update.
Most Sensitive Data Compromised: The most sensitive data compromised in a breach were Google usernames and passwords, names, Social Security numbers, addresses and Spotify usernames and passwords.
Number of Records Exposed in Most Significant Breach: The number of records exposed in the most significant breach was 792.0.
Highest Ransom Demanded: The highest ransom demanded in a ransomware incident was $1 million.
Most Significant Lesson Learned: The most significant lesson learned from past incidents was The importance of ethical hacking and prompt software updates to fix vulnerabilities., Ensure authentication systems are in place for all consoles and critical systems.
Most Recent Source: The most recent source of information about an incident are Tesla, RedLock and Downdetector.
Current Status of Most Recent Investigation: The current status of the most recent investigation is Resolved.
Most Recent Entry Point: The most recent entry point used by an initial access broker were an Software flaw, Unprotected Kubernetes console and Remote access to the CAN bus.
Most Significant Root Cause: The most significant root cause identified in post-incident analysis was Vulnerabilities in the CAN bus, Software flaw in Tesla's systems, Lack of authentication on Kubernetes console.
Most Significant Corrective Action: The most significant corrective action taken based on post-incident analysis was Fixed the potential vulnerabilities, Software update, Implement authentication systems.
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