Gives a whole new meaning to the term “war driving”

The expert gang suspected of stealing two of David Beckham's BMW X5 SUVs in the last six months did so by using software programs on a laptop to wirelessly break into the car's computer, open the doors, and start the engine.

Via Instapundit [1], “Gone in 20 Minutes: using laptops to steal cars [2]”

Wow … that's pretty slick.

I wonder how long until a car gets a virus?

On second thought … I wish I didn't have that thought …

[1] http://instapundit.com/archives/030059.php

[2] http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/03/gone-in-20-

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