[ale] OT hackers steal keyless bmw in 3 minutes

[Cameron Kilgore]

I saw someone demonstrate using the radio frequencies many tire sensors use to "hack" a car. I didn't think many embedded systems had access to the brakes.

I agree, cars need to be pretty dumb. The only security risk I want to deal with in my car is someone else's bad driving.

--Cameron

On Sep 20, 2012, at 8:45 AM, Jim Kinney wrote:

> 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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