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Your BMW can be stolen by any idiot with a $30 hacking kit

Posted: 18 Sep 2012, 19:37
by Stuart
On-board diagnostics (OBD) security bypass kits, replete with reprogramming modules and blank keys, are reportedly enabling low-intelligence thieves to steal high-end cars such as BMWs in a matter of seconds or minutes.

According to The Register, the $30 bypass tools are being shipped from China and Eastern Europe in kit form to unskilled criminals.

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Re: Your BMW can be stolen by any idiot with a $30 hacking k

Posted: 18 Sep 2012, 19:39
by hamin_aus
$30 is a small fortune in your monopoly money

Re: Your BMW can be stolen by any idiot with a $30 hacking k

Posted: 18 Sep 2012, 19:51
by StarBound
Well I'm convinced. If they nuke china will we really miss it?

Re: Your BMW can be stolen by any idiot with a $30 hacking k

Posted: 18 Sep 2012, 19:52
by THE_STIG
car thieves in this place would not know what OBD is, all they know about is a crowbar....

Re: Your BMW can be stolen by any idiot with a $30 hacking k

Posted: 19 Sep 2012, 20:50
by RiaX
THE_STIG wrote:car thieves in this place would not know what OBD is, all they know about is a crowbar....
You be suprised, they known about this for a very long time



excuse the producers using noob graphics to show a picture :P