Make a donation
« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: OBD Port security vulnerbility..  (Read 8695 times)

Offline richtung

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 13
  • -Receive: 56
  • Posts: 654
    • Email
OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« on: July 02, 2012, 04:34:31 pm »
just noticed this on Piston heads:

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25953

was in two minds about posting but i guess the more aware peeps are, the better (plus its in the public domain anyway).

should we, as VW owners be worried????

rich
« Last Edit: July 02, 2012, 04:46:57 pm by richtung »
Logged

Offline andrewparker

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 32
  • -Receive: 78
  • Posts: 1770
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2012, 04:47:05 pm »
I think owners of any modern car make should be worried. Clearly these systems are never going to be 100% safe.
Logged

Offline scopes

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 131
  • -Receive: 115
  • Posts: 2283
  • Wolfsburg Edition
    • My GTI
    • Email
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,49748.0.html
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2012, 05:01:05 pm »
Best security measures to take, to help prevent this happening?
Logged
If it's not broke, Mod it.....



Silver is the way !

Offline kevinm

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 13
  • -Receive: 25
  • Posts: 184
  • No. 728
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2012, 05:30:05 pm »
Quote from: scopes on July 02, 2012, 05:01:05 pm
Best security measures to take, to help prevent this happening?

A friend relocated his obd port to another position in the car but left the original there with a permanent 12v on the pins to fry any device that is plugged into it :laugh:
Logged

Offline sub39h

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 189
  • -Receive: 84
  • Posts: 1719
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2012, 05:53:44 pm »
Quote from: kevinm on July 02, 2012, 05:30:05 pm
Quote from: scopes on July 02, 2012, 05:01:05 pm
Best security measures to take, to help prevent this happening?

A friend relocated his obd port to another position in the car but left the original there with a permanent 12v on the pins to fry any device that is plugged into it :laugh:

that's brilliant
Logged
2006 Phantom Black A3 2.0T S-Line
DSG | Rear Parking Sensors | MFSW | BOSE | Auto lights/wipers | Half leather
MODS : '09 tail lights | TT vents | Bilstein B14 | RNS-E 2010 | AMI | AKS Tuning custom CAI | Titanium BBS VZs | NQS BBK | WALK | Autotech RARB | Bluemotion aero | Blueflame TBE | Autotech HPFP | MY11 Wing Mirrors | Bluetooth | S3 Intercooler
PLANS: Stage 2+

Offline Shorty

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 5
  • -Receive: 24
  • Posts: 872
    • Email
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2012, 05:56:01 pm »
Quote from: kevinm on July 02, 2012, 05:30:05 pm
Quote from: scopes on July 02, 2012, 05:01:05 pm
Best security measures to take, to help prevent this happening?

A friend relocated his obd port to another position in the car but left the original there with a permanent 12v on the pins to fry any device that is plugged into it :laugh:

Haha yes!

Looks like new BMW's are gonna be uninsurable pretty soon...
Logged
| Mk7 R |

Vehicle Diagnostics inc VCDS, Vehicle Remapping and any other diagnostics in the North West area, PM me.

Offline Tamiyoman

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 2
  • -Receive: 39
  • Posts: 1352
  • Prev car - Candy DSG ED30 No. 2235
    • Email
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2012, 06:05:15 pm »
Anyone else thinking Disklok or lockable driveway poles?
Logged
MK7 Golf R, Pure White 3Dr DSG, Had since 10/06/14

Offline Nodz

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 73
  • -Receive: 103
  • Posts: 1977
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29264.0.html
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2012, 06:10:11 pm »
Quote from: Tamiyoman on July 02, 2012, 06:05:15 pm
Anyone else thinking Disklok or lockable driveway poles?


Discloks don't really do much, I remember most can be got off pretty quickly. As for poles your giving them reason to come into the house which tbh, I'd rather the car just go than have that
Logged

Offline Tamiyoman

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 2
  • -Receive: 39
  • Posts: 1352
  • Prev car - Candy DSG ED30 No. 2235
    • Email
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2012, 06:36:04 pm »
Quote from: Nodz on July 02, 2012, 06:10:11 pm
Quote from: Tamiyoman on July 02, 2012, 06:05:15 pm
Anyone else thinking Disklok or lockable driveway poles?


Discloks don't really do much, I remember most can be got off pretty quickly. As for poles your giving them reason to come into the house which tbh, I'd rather the car just go than have that

I watched a you tube vid of one taking 10 mins to get it off and noise it made....................
Logged
MK7 Golf R, Pure White 3Dr DSG, Had since 10/06/14

Offline PDT

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 3
  • -Receive: 142
  • Posts: 2010
    • Email
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2012, 07:48:09 pm »
Hide your OBD port. Sometimes we get a car in for tuning where the OBD port has come loose and means you cant plug into it, can take ages removing trim to find it again.
Logged

Offline gti yorks

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 5
  • -Receive: 0
  • Posts: 74
    • Email
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2012, 08:55:29 pm »
Watch this video, 3 mins to steal a 43k car :scared:

I've recently bought a BMW, If I'd have known about this before hand, I'd have probably got an Audi.

Logged

Offline gti yorks

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 5
  • -Receive: 0
  • Posts: 74
    • Email
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2012, 09:01:05 pm »
 :ashamed: :ashamed:

Sorry didn't realise link already posted had the 1M theft on it
Logged

Offline Dp_Ed30

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 1
  • -Receive: 3
  • Posts: 170
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2012, 09:02:03 pm »
one thing to remember guys is those bmws use blade less keys. our gti's even if they could program the keys they couldn't cut the glad on site
Logged

Offline simonp

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 10
  • -Receive: 38
  • Posts: 1095
  • No longer a Golfer
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2012, 09:18:42 pm »
I have a VW and I have VCDS which uses the diagnostic port. To use VCDS I have to put this thing called a key in a hole and turn it first. Wonder why BMW didn't think of that?
Logged

Speedy

  • Guest
Re: OBD Port security vulnerbility..
« Reply #14 on: July 03, 2012, 11:50:42 pm »
Quote from: kevinm on July 02, 2012, 05:30:05 pm
Quote from: scopes on July 02, 2012, 05:01:05 pm
Best security measures to take, to help prevent this happening?

A friend relocated his obd port to another position in the car but left the original there with a permanent 12v on the pins to fry any device that is plugged into it :laugh:

 :signLOL: that is clever, I would love to see a thieves face thinking he is getting away with it but at his loss!
Logged
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »