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Lexus Computers Infected Via Bluetooth
Country_hacker writes "SCNews is reporting certain models of Lexus have been found with corrupted operating systems in their on-board computers. Evidently the virus got transferred through the Bluetooth interface. It's still unclear whether or not the computers run Symbian."
Proof that like seeks like when it comes to reliability.
"I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismometer." -Ken Kesey
That they're spreading infection isn't too surprising. Who the heck drives around with one in their car though?
... to be late for work, because the 'flat tire' excuse is so passe.
Kitt: Michael. What are you doing? Stop ... Stop ... Daisy daisy. Tell me your answ ......
"It's difficult to meditate on amphetamines." - Joe Walsh
I guess you could say that it's more than just a "Bug" on the windshield.
"The Matrix has you."
So I guess that we have to close all the open windows, get out, and then open the windows again?
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Now see here, you bloody colonial; we don't spell correctly, or use correct grammar to "piss you off", but rather because we prefer to use language as a form of civilised communication. One day perhaps you too can evolve and adopt this method of interaction, rather than stomping around the globe spreading violence, obesity, patents and litigation (I'm assuming you're American?)
Code, Hardware, stuff like that.
The first incidence of a drive-by virus!
Using the code to inspire a car to:
- Flash obscene messages in morse code through the brake light
- Warn of imminent empty tank, then say 'Just kidding' on the information center display.
- Mess with the volume of the radio subtly, if it uses CANbus.
- Lock the doors while playing a WAV of cackling laughter through the NAV system's audio interface.
If you avoid the obvious 'rofl make teh car crash like windows lololololol omfg' ideas, there should be lots of fun things you could do with the security hole this virus uses.
Budget cutbacks have forced us to eliminate anything the least bit entertaining.
[long pause]
Well, uh, see ya.
Try:
Up, down, up, down, left, right, left, right, blinkers, horn, clutch, gas.
There are a huge number of yeast infections in this county. Probably because we're downriver from the bread factory.
"Only this time, you don't have a reset button or three-fingered salute available to you to clean out the memory."
From what I have seen, most drivers use the "One fingured salute" mostly.
(Brits: that's 2 fingered for you)
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I did this a month ago, and my tank is still on full. I took out 4 pedestrians too, a Nissan titan, someone's dog, and a row of mailboxes with no damage.
The new Konami ECU rules.
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I can just imagine the logo -
"Magneto Inside"
What's Under YOUR Hood?
(But then the X-Men would chase you everywhere and you'd have to fight off all the yellow spandex crazies.)