[ale] OT hackers steal keyless bmw in 3 minutes

[Scott Plante]

Because they're so hard to steal? 
;-) 

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From: "Jim Kinney" <jim.kinney at gmail.com> 
To: "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts" <ale at ale.org> 
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 8:45:47 AM 
Subject: Re: [ale] OT hackers steal keyless bmw in 3 minutes 


Heh, heh. 
The more I learn about computers and their "security" the more I want an all mechanical/electrical car with NO digital electronics of any kind. 
On Sep 19, 2012 10:07 PM, "Ron Frazier (ALE)" < atllinuxenthinfo at techstarship.com > wrote: 



heard this on security now. 

if you have a keyless bmw, think about upgrading the car's firmware. that's a scary thought. i'm sure other keyless cars are NOT immune. 

http://www.zdnet.com/hackers-steal-keyless-bmw-in-under-3-minutes-video-7000000507 / 

google hackers steal bmw to learn more. 

i'm going to think twice before buying a car without a mechanical key. 

ron 


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