[ale] OT hackers steal keyless bmw in 3 minutes

[Ron Frazier (ALE)]

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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