[ale] OT hackers steal keyless bmw in 3 minutes

[Tim Watts]

It's why I cling to my '91 Isuzu pickup -- real window cranks and
everything!


On Thu, 2012-09-20 at 08:45 -0400, 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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