The news item on the Mercedes made mention of software that simply
emits all of the combinations for the IR entry systems. Since a loop is
easy to write, it was simple for someone to just walk through the
combinations. It took less than 30 seconds to go through the valid range if
I remember right.
Later,
John White
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Hartman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 3:57 PM
To: Palm Developer Forum
Subject: Re: off topic - palm and Chrysler
The Palm can -- with the correct software -- act as a
learning remote. You take your Chrysler IR door "key",
point it at the Palm when it's in "learn" mode, and
press the button. The same thing could be done w/ a
$10 remote you buy at Walgreens. Or if you have
a metal key and I can take it over to Home Depot
for a few minutes, I can get a copy of that.
Basically the security issue is much the same as
with any other key -- don't give your key to someone
else.
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-Richard M. Hartman
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186,000 mi/sec: not just a good idea, it's the LAW!
Matthew Luchak wrote in message <9480@palm-dev-forum>...
Sorry for the noize but does anyone have any more info on a post I saw today
about being able to unlock a Chrysler with a palm? I'm asking so that I can
AVOID this happening to me. perhaps some info I could go to the dealership
with.
Matthew Luchak
Web Author, Internet Communications
T�l. (514) 841-6918
Fax (514) 499-4940
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