March 17, 2011 12:44 pm PDT
Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/9sSDujrOsj4/android-app-pwns-car.html
Android app pwns cardkey entry systems, opens all the locks
Caribou is an Android app that demonstrates the terrible security in popular card-key entry systems. It can brute-force these systems with just the IP address of their server: By providing Caribou only with the IP address of the target cardkey device, a single-button "Unlock" will access the cardkey system, unlock all available doors in sequence, allow 30 seconds for entry, and then re-lock all those same doors. Caribou has the capability of performing a brute-force of any customized security PIN used with the system. Caribou (via Engadget) Working Medeco high-security keys can be whittled out of plastic ... Car key fob technology hacked - Boing Boing Student suspended for politely holding door open - Boing Boing...Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/9sSDujrOsj4/android-app-pwns-car.html
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