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120k BMW X6 M stolen within 30 seconds with a relay attack. (pixel.infosec.exchange)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/damnthatsinteresting@lemmy.ml
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A Relay attack is a form of keyless car theft. Criminals bypass keyless entry security by extending the signal of the car key inside the house.

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[–] [S] 6 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

tbh i dont know whats the fascination behind keyless: Wouldn't have cost much for BMW to hire a hacker and patch this vulnerability, but its BMW! (and the car makers who support such tech)

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    probably yep. Also installing an aftermarket gps connected to ignition could have helped avoid this: the gps would warn the owner of the car unexpected movement but also would shutdown the car when it leaves a predetermined area set by the owner

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