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Australian man jailed for using Tesla app to harass ex-partner

A Sydney man was sentenced to over two years in prison for domestic violence offenses, including using the Tesla app to remotely control his ex-partner's car—limiting speed, changing temperature, and locking the vehicle. This marks a notable case of technology-enabled abuse, highlighting vulnerabilities in connected vehicle systems. The incident underscores the growing intersection of domestic violence and cyber-enabled harassment.

Digi241 day agoAUCredibility 37%View source

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Mosaic Score5.2
Confidence0.7
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4

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