'Thiefproof' car key cracked

'Thiefproof' car key cracked
John Leyden, The Register 2005-01-31

Researchers have discovered cryptographic vulnerabilities in the RFID technology used in high-security car keys and petrol pump payment systems. The attack against Texas Instruments DST tags used in vehicle immobilisers and ExxonMobil's SpeedPass system was identified by experts at Johns Hopkins University and RSA Laboratories.

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'Thiefproof' ~ A thiefs perspective. 2005-01-31
grid

Not too hard, if you think about it. Take, for example, the import car companies (Infinity/Nissan, Lexus/Toyota to name two) that use the keyless entry/start "fobs" which allow the owner to not only access the vehicle but start it with the key needing only be within 5 feet of the vehicle. Simply bom...

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'Thiefproof' car key cracked 2005-02-05
JC, Cincinnati

WoW!

Encrypted car keys can be hacked in less time than it's taken me to retrieve my own...with a coat-hanger!

I wonder if similar lock technology is being designed for "home use," as well?

Do you feel safer, already?

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