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A Dutch first: Ingenious BMW theft attempt

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Re: A Dutch first: Ingenious BMW theft attempt

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Immediately, I'd be wondering what very powerful spy agency or organisation felt the need to break into my car, and why.

Hardly, this was a very unsophisticated attack, they cut through the entire loom as opposed to through individual wires so it was quickly noticeable what had occurred.

Re: A Dutch first: Ingenious BMW theft attempt

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Immediately, I'd be wondering what very powerful spy agency or organisation felt the need to break into my car, and why.

That agency would have jammed communications in the area so no alarm would have been raised, unless raising an alarm was their actual purpose.

Signal jamming will trigger high-end car alarms as well.

Also, if the alarm is connected to a security provider, a disruption in communication with the car will also cause them to follow up on it.

Re: A Dutch first: Ingenious BMW theft attempt

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

That agency would have jammed communications in the area so no alarm would have been raised, unless raising an alarm was their actual purpose.

Signal jamming will trigger high-end car alarms as well. Also, if the alarm is connected to a security provider, a disruption in communication with the car will also cause them to follow up on it.

What is this magical land you live in where signal jamming triggers a CAR alarm?

Re: A Dutch first: Ingenious BMW theft attempt

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I've anecdotally heard a lot of stories about the relay/replay attacks on keyless ignition systems used in many BMW models and other cars as well. No need to smash the window at all in some cases. Remarkably simple attack in principle, and probably a nightmare to explain to your insurer given there will be no evidence of a break in.

Makes you wonder if you should start storing the key in a metal/RF shielded box at home...

> https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-42132689

Re: A Dutch first: Ingenious BMW theft attempt

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BMW burglars appear to be very skilled. The entire board computer was taking from a friend’s car and the screws and cables etc were all tidily set aside as if it was a professional replacement. And this within an hour, on the front porch..

Re: A Dutch first: Ingenious BMW theft attempt

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Immediately, I'd be wondering what very powerful spy agency or organisation felt the need to break into my car, and why.

Hardly, this was a very unsophisticated attack, they cut through the entire loom as opposed to through individual wires so it was quickly noticeable what had occurred.

Did you even read the article? They knew enough to disable SOS and interior car alarm sensors in a seemingly subtle way most people would dismiss. Maybe they should’ve taken their time and waited around for police?

What’s unsophisticated is stealing a radio or nav by slashing the back of the wiring loom, and then the owner having to replace the entire loom at the cost of many thousands of dollars. It sucks but that’s life. Car thieves aren’t your friends, DGAF about damage, and those that don’t operate on a “speed is life” principle get caught. Maybe you should show a little respect to the knowledge and tactics demonstrated?

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