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Wikipedia-reading researchers break keyless entry algorithm
April 05, 2008 (4:00:00 PM) - 6 months ago
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"A team of German scientists say they have cracked the encryption of a device widely used in keyless entry systems that electronically secure cars, garages and office buildings. ... The algorithm was kept secret for most of the two decades it's been in use. That changed about 18 months ago, when an an entry on Wikipedia published the cipher. The research team almost immediately spotted weaknesses."
Read more at: The Register
Wikipedia-reading researchers break keyless entry algorithm
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