Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Using Laptops to Steal Cars

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the because-you-shouldn't dept.

Ant writes "Thieves are using laptops/notebooks to steal the most expensive luxury cars. Many of these cars have completely keyless ignitions and door locks, meaning it can all be done wirelessly. Thieves often follow a car until it gets left in a quiet area, and they can steal it in about 20 minutes..."

3 of 455 comments (clear)

  1. This must be stopped! by i_am_the_r00t · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Homeland Security needs to outlaw laptops!

  2. Where can I get one by Kuvter · · Score: 0, Redundant

    of those laptops!?

    Oops probably should have posted this as Anonymous Coward.

    --
    "To be is to do." --Socrates
    "To do is to be." -- Aristotle
    "Do-Be-Do-Be-Do..." --Sinatra
  3. Oh, crap. by RealGrouchy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    How will this affect the keyless entry to my bicycle? Will people be able to use their laptops to activate its drivetrain?

    - RG>

    --
    Hey pal, this isn't a pleasantforest, so don't waste my time with pleasantries!