Sunday Times today software update

phil3103 · 09-23-2012, 08:03 AM

Little detail I know but I spotted this this morning:

"Relief for BMW drivers

A security flaw that allowed thieves to drive off in BMWs in less than three minutes has been fixed.

The German car maker was spurred into action after a series of reports in InGear highlighted the loophole, which police blamed for thousands of car thefts across the country. Using high-tech kit bought online, thieves were able to hack into cars with keyless entry systems made in 2006-11, silence their alarms and drive away.

BMW has released a free software update that changes the way keys are programmed. Owners should call BMW’s hotline on 0800 083 4397."

When I called I was told it would be back end of November following the Crimewatch programme last week.

I'll check with my dealer again tomorrow. Wouldn't it be great if we could just download this patch onto a USB and be done with the whole saga.

IanS100 · 09-23-2012, 08:41 AM

It seems BMW are giving the media misleading information - When watchdog reported, they were led to believe that BMW had an update ready & waiting whereas anyine calling the hotline got a completely different story with mention of a variety of proposed fixes ranging from hardware to software - makes you wonder if BMW know themselves?

09-23-2012, 08:03 AM	#1
phil3103 Private First Class 19 Rep 197 Posts Drives: E90 / E46M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dorset iTrader: (0)	Sunday Times today software update Little detail I know but I spotted this this morning: "Relief for BMW drivers A security flaw that allowed thieves to drive off in BMWs in less than three minutes has been fixed. The German car maker was spurred into action after a series of reports in InGear highlighted the loophole, which police blamed for thousands of car thefts across the country. Using high-tech kit bought online, thieves were able to hack into cars with keyless entry systems made in 2006-11, silence their alarms and drive away. BMW has released a free software update that changes the way keys are programmed. Owners should call BMW’s hotline on 0800 083 4397." When I called I was told it would be back end of November following the Crimewatch programme last week. I'll check with my dealer again tomorrow. Wouldn't it be great if we could just download this patch onto a USB and be done with the whole saga.
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IanS100 Major General 135 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	It seems BMW are giving the media misleading information - When watchdog reported, they were led to believe that BMW had an update ready & waiting whereas anyine calling the hotline got a completely different story with mention of a variety of proposed fixes ranging from hardware to software - makes you wonder if BMW know themselves?
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