A shadowy website called Dogequest has surfaced, reportedly exposing personal details of Tesla owners across the United States. The leak, which includes names, addresses, and phone numbers, has raised alarms among privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts. The site’s appearance comes as Tesla properties face a wave of vandalism and arson attacks, fueling concerns that the data dump could incite further violence.
Dogequest doesn’t just stop at publishing data. Its operators claim they will only remove Tesla owners’ information if they provide proof that they have sold their vehicles. That ultimatum, combined with the site’s incendiary messaging, has left many wondering: is this protest, or something more dangerous?
The emergence of the site coincides with a string of arson attacks targeting Tesla showrooms and service centers. In Las Vegas, five Teslas were set ablaze by an individual dressed in black, who reportedly used Molotov cocktails. “RESIST” was spray-painted across the service center’s front door. Similar incidents have been reported in Kansas City and South Carolina, where an arsonist attempting to destroy a Tesla charging station accidentally set himself on fire.
Federal authorities are treating these incidents as domestic terrorism. The FBI is now investigating whether Dogequest is connected to these crimes.
Dogequest describes itself as a platform for “empowering creative expressions of protest.” The site’s searchable database includes Tesla owners’ personal information, locations of Tesla dealerships, and addresses of certain government employees allegedly connected to Musk.
Some of the data appears to be legitimate. However, not all locations align with real-world addresses, casting doubt on whether Dogequest obtained the information from a verified leak or pieced it together from various sources.
Despite the inconsistencies, the site’s message is clear: Tesla owners are a target. One passage on the site reads:
“If you’re on the hunt for a Tesla to unleash your artistic flair with a spray can, just step outside—no map needed!”
Another section goes even further:
“At DOGEQUEST, we believe in empowering creative expressions of protest that you can execute from the comfort of your own home.”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to the controversy in a post on X (formerly Twitter), calling Dogequest “extreme domestic terrorism.”
“Encouraging destruction of Teslas throughout the country is extreme domestic terrorism,” Musk wrote.
The website’s launch comes at a time of growing hostility toward Tesla and its CEO. Demonstrations outside Tesla showrooms have intensified, with protesters calling for a boycott of the company.
In New York City, hundreds gathered outside a Tesla showroom last week, holding signs that read “Musk Must Go” and “Block Fascism Now.” The protests have been fueled by Musk’s close ties to President Donald Trump, as well as his vocal support for deep federal spending cuts.
Tesla’s stock has suffered. Shares have dropped more than 50% since the fall election, with investors voicing concerns about Musk’s political involvement.
Ross Gerber, an early Tesla investor, has publicly urged Musk to step down as CEO.
“Sales are plummeting. It’s a crisis. You literally can’t sell the best product in the marketplace because the CEO is so divisive,” Gerber said in an interview.
Now, with Tesla owners’ personal information allegedly exposed, the backlash against the company has entered new territory—one that puts individual drivers at risk.
So far, the people running Dogequest remain anonymous. Cybersecurity experts and federal investigators are now working to trace the site’s origins and determine whether legal action can be taken.
One key question: where did the data come from?
If Dogequest obtained Tesla owners’ information from an actual data breach, the implications could be severe. A large-scale cybersecurity failure at Tesla or another related platform could mean even more sensitive information is at risk.
But if the site’s data is fabricated or sourced from public records, it presents a different problem—one of doxxing and digital harassment.
Either way, privacy advocates warn that Dogequest sets a dangerous precedent.
Authorities are advising anyone impacted by the leak to monitor their personal information closely. If your name or address appears on Dogequest, cybersecurity experts recommend:
Some Tesla owners are already pursuing legal action, but with Dogequest’s operators hiding behind layers of anonymity, shutting down the site won’t be simple.
For now, the FBI is treating the situation as a national security concern. Whether Dogequest is a rogue protest or something more organized remains to be seen.
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