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Hackers Stole 600 Gallons of Gas From Detroit Gas Station, Report Says (gizmodo.com)
Police in Detroit are looking for two suspects who allegedly managed to hack a gas pump and steal over 600 gallons of gasoline, valued at about $1,800. From a report: The theft took place in the middle of the day and went on for about 90 minutes, with the gas station attendant unable to thwart the hackers. The theft, reported by Fox 2 Detroit, took place at around 1pm local time on June 23 at a Marathon gas station located about 15 minutes from downtown Detroit. At least 10 cars are believed to have benefitted from the free-flowing gas pump, which still has police befuddled. Here's what is known about the supposed hack: Per Fox 2 Detroit, the thieves used some sort of remote device that allowed them to hijack the pump and take control away from the gas station employee. Police confirmed to the local publication that the device prevented the clerk from using the gas station's system to shut off the individual pump.
What kind of gas was this? Butane? Propane? Methane?
...then ironically don't use it to leave Detroit.
I'm sure the "please don't take the free gas" sign would've solved everything.
Some people listen to their moral voice, and other just Kant.
Emergency shutoffs are for fires and when cars crash into pumps. They are not there to stop a theft.
they tried but systemd just auto restared the pump