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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: 0, Troll

    Especially because the only people who drive BMWs are douchebag middle managers and trust-fund kids. If you see a BMW on the road, chances are that an asshole's in the cockpit, and when that same asshole is not driving his BMW, he's riding in the middle of the road and blowing stop signs and traffic lights on his bicycle while wearing a dickhead helmet and faggotty neon-colored spandex.

    Assholes also drive Audi's, too.

    -- Ethanol-fueled