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'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' 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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