2.2 million BMWs with security flaw, allows thieves to unlock them remotely

[Haifisch M3]

BMW confirmed Friday that as many as 2.2 million vehicles shipped with a software security flaw that could have allowed thieves to unlock them remotely.

Read more: http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-addr...#ixzz3QS7xoNY5

[Kevlar]

but...

BMW was able to roll out a fix remotely, utilizing the same system that made them vulnerable to attack in the first place.

"The online capability of BMW Group ConnectedDrive allowed the gap to be closed quickly and safely in all vehicles," a BMW spokesperson said. "There was no need for vehicles to go to the workshop."

[Haifisch M3]

quick fix...but "online capability" means still vulnerable to future hacking attacks

[modular93fox]

If a thief wants something.. They are going to try and take it no matter what because that's what pos do..