Smart keys easily defeated by pirated computersoftware
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Smart keys easily defeated by pirated computersoftware
Is this type of theft possible with Mercedes vehicles?
From the Boston Globe, August 06, 2016
Police: Laptop used to reprogram, steal more than 100 cars
Associated Press, August 06, 2016
HOUSTON — Houston police say they’ve arrested two men accused of using pirated computer software to steal more than 100 vehicles that likely ended up in Mexico.
Authorities say Michael Arce, 24, and Jesse Zelaya, 22, focused on new Jeep and Dodge vehicles, which attract big money on the black market in Mexico. The men allegedly used a laptop computer to reprogram the targeted vehicles’ electronic security so their key worked. Both were arrested last weekend driving a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee. Police say their months-long investigation was aided by home-surveillance video showing someone with a laptop walking up to a parked Jeep and driving away minutes later.
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From the Boston Globe, August 06, 2016
Police: Laptop used to reprogram, steal more than 100 cars
Associated Press, August 06, 2016
HOUSTON — Houston police say they’ve arrested two men accused of using pirated computer software to steal more than 100 vehicles that likely ended up in Mexico.
Authorities say Michael Arce, 24, and Jesse Zelaya, 22, focused on new Jeep and Dodge vehicles, which attract big money on the black market in Mexico. The men allegedly used a laptop computer to reprogram the targeted vehicles’ electronic security so their key worked. Both were arrested last weekend driving a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee. Police say their months-long investigation was aided by home-surveillance video showing someone with a laptop walking up to a parked Jeep and driving away minutes later.
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