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BMW Cars Vulnerable To Blank Key Attack

Posted by timothy on from the now-that-is-a-catchy-slogan dept.

Techmeology writes "Thieves have discovered how to steal BMW cars produced since 2006 by using the onboard computer that is able to program blank keys. The device used — originally intended for use by garages — is able to reprogram the key to start the engine in around three minutes. The blank keys, and reprogramming devices, have made their way onto the black market and are available for purchase over the Internet."

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  1. Re:Imagine if this was self-driving car by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    BMW driver here. Absolutely correct. I always drive in the middle of the road and I also yell "ka-ching" and "score" when I:

    Knock over bicyclists
    Clip old ladies
    Back up over children
    Pass (usually on the right) morons in Priuses, Smart Cars and other econo-boxes like Hondas and Rustangs.
    Cut off mom-mobiles where the housewives are talking on the cell phone to their mom.

    My driver's seat is usually (partially) filled with a small asian chick with big tits and bigger sunglasses. It is a misnomer that I talk on cell phones while I pass you. In reality, I don't talk on the cell phone because my trophy passenger takes my calls for me.

    However, I wouldn't be caught dead on spandex or on a bike. That's who we run over, man. Why would would a predator become prey?

    Remember, the difference between a porcupine and a BMW is that with a BMW, the pricks are on the inside. Drive safe! Stay out of my way.

  2. Re:Imagine if this was self-driving car by daem0n1x · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just imagine if a locomotive boiler explodes and kill someone. Steam trains are bad. We should use horses.

    Just imagine if a house falls down and people get crushed. Houses are bad. We should live in caves.

    Just imagine if your laptop explodes and you die. Laptops are bad, we should use abacuses.