Future downside of SmartKeys

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Default Future downside of SmartKeys

Here is a quote from an article on ZDNet blogs http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=565


"...It will include open source software for reading, storing and re-transmitting card data and will also include a software tool to decode the RFID encryption used in car keys for Toyota, BMW and Lexus models. This would allow an attacker to scan an unsuspecting car-owner’s key, decrypt the data and open the car..."

 
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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awesome
 
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