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Old 05-13-2006, 08:09 AM
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Default Re: Using laptops to steal keyless entry cars

I just read an article about some college kids creating a device which fits into a backpack that can intercept the code on keyfobs people use to pay for gasoline. Like, the quickpass. They even put it to use! Within minutes of walking pass someone at a gas station that was using it to pay for fuel, the college kids went down the road and bought a tank of gas with it.

They then reported what they found to the gas company (I just don't remember which company!) the company didn't do a thing about it. Their estimated users are in the hundred thousands, and I guess they're thinking it's too costly to replace all those keyfobs since the college kids are just one instance of this being done.

If I can find the article again, I'll post it.
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