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  1. Basically, If you have a CAN-bus headlight, thieves can break into it, connect on a hacking device, issue commands, like open door, start engine,...and drives away. CAN-bus apparently works on a trusted device relationship. Any hacking device will be "trusted" and the command accepted. Thieves are now stealing cars via a headlight 'CAN injection' Car thieves have come up with yet another way to steal your car, and this one is rather creative. We’ll refer to it as “headlight hacking,” but as Dr. Ken Tindell of Canis Automotive Labs describes in his extensive and technical blog post, it’s a bit more complicated than that. The method of theft begins at your car’s headlight module, but the only reason thieves have chosen this point of entry is because it offers them the easiest way to get hooked into a vehicle’s CAN bus system. For those unfamiliar, the CAN bus system of a vehicle is the method by which the numerous ECUs throughout a modern vehicle communicate with each other. Thieves are using this central nervous system to their advantage by executing an attack referred to as “CAN injection.” Someone has developed a tool (disguised as a JBL Bluetooth speaker and sold on the dark web) that when wired into a vehicle’s control CAN bus, can impersonate the vehicle’s key fob. The vehicle used as an example is a current-generation Toyota RAV4, but it’s vital to note that this vulnerability is not specific to any particular OEM or model — this is an industry-wide problem at the moment. Thieves are pulling bumpers and trim pieces away from a vehicle, which allows them access to the CAN bus near the headlight connector. Much of a vehicle’s CAN bus systems will be found hidden deep inside a car, but since modern headlights are so smart these days, they require their own ECUs, which means they’re going to be wired into the whole car’s CAN bus system. Once thieves find the correct wires to tap into, the theft device does the work for them. A simple “play” button on the fake JBL speaker injection tool is programmed to instruct the door ECU to unlock the doors, as though you have the actual key to the car in your hand. You turn the vehicle on in a similar fashion, and a thief can simply drive away with your car without ever coming into contact with the vehicle’s actual key fob. As of this article’s publishing, there isn’t a great defense against this sort of theft. On the good news front, a thief trying to steal a car this way will need to do some real work to get it. Ripping off body panels takes time, and so does wiring into the car. Basically, a thief would need to have uninterrupted access to your vehicle in a private area to make it work. Additionally, Lindell suggests that fixes for the problem are possible. The initial fix he suggests automakers roll out would be a software update that recognizes the sort of activity on the CAN bus systems that this injection tool sends out. This could thwart the tool in the short term, but Lindell believes that thieves will find a way around it in the long term. As for a permanent fix, Lindell believes that a “Zero Trust” approach to CAN bus systems is the only way to go. Every message from one ECU to another would need to be encrypted and carry authentication codes that can’t be spoofed. Additionally, every ECU would need to be equipped with secret keys, and every car would need to carry its own secret keys to prevent a universal key extractor from being created. Developing such a security system would take considerable time and effort from a vehicle manufacturer. For the time being, you can try and park your vehicle in places that don’t allow easy and uninterrupted access to its headlights. And lastly, if you notice that someone has been tampering with the trim or body panels near/around your headlights, you may want to contact the police, because a thief could be readying their CAN bus injection theft.
  2. RadX

    Bali Thieves

    This one really wipeout everything.. kitchen sink too heavy , else kanna wipeout too https://www.facebook.com/2168142533464353/posts/2550101985268404?sfns=mo
  3. ..FIVE POLICE CONSTABLES FACE 16 ROBBERY CHARGES Bernama
  4. Lucky or not ? http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/woman-receives-85-in-45-photo-radar-ticket-showing-people-in-her-stolen-car
  5. this will come in useful in boleh if attacked by robbers but hes dam lucky they had no knives or guns
  6. http://www.worldcarfans.com/115043093028/thieves-literally-stole-a-road-in-china "A couple of thieves managed to strip off the entire surface of a 410-meter road in Nantong, Jiangsu in China. The public rural road located in eastern China was "stolen" in only two days by a couple of thieves who used an excavator and a truck to extract no less than 630 tons of concrete slabs. The massive theft was discovered by one of the villagers who contacted the police to ask them what happened to the pavement. The police then talked to the village committee who confirmed there wasn't any plan to take off the road surface. The local authorities then checked roadside cameras to discover what happened and a farm vehicle was captured on footage as well as the driver named Gu. Talking to the police, the thief gave a rather incredible explanation: "as this road was not often used, I thought I might as well dig out some stuff and make some money." The thieves were very quick as they managed to sell the loot to a quarry, but the police managed to catch them before splitting the money." Funniest thing i've read so far
  7. Up for awareness for those driving up north, do be careful. http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/watch-how-thieves-in-malaysia-make-off-with-car-in-a-matter-of-seconds Watch how thieves in Malaysia make off with car in a matter of seconds Posted on 06 September 2014 | 9,130 views | 4 comments This short footage of an incident in Malaysia shows how important it is to lock your car immediately after you alight from your vehicle. A footage circulating online shows a couple's car being hijacked by men who appeared out of nowhere in another vehicle. The incident reportedly took place in Kuala Lumpur. The couple was seen exiting their vehicle and was about to lock their car doors when an intruder snatched the key and drove off.
  8. This is soooooooooooo......... COOL !!
  9. You know what they say, "Do whatever you want, just don't get caught!" Unfortunately (or thankfully, perhaps), these teenage car thieves in the United Kingdom don't seem quite knowledgeable about such a saying. Instead, these thieves just seemed so proud of their 'stealing' ability that they even shot pictures of themselves with the cars they had successfully stolen. What amazes me more is that they even posted the pictures on Facebook, a world renowned social media, and on their phones! This led the local police to catch them red-handed, or should I say, 'bread-handed' (you'll see why). It's a real 'shame' to the world of Grand Theft Auto. Speaking of Grand Theft Auto, it reminds me of the action adventure packed car theft game, the latest trailer of which will be shown on 30th April 2013. Alright, let's get back to topic. To be honest with you, these teenagers, aged from 18-23 years old, were quite an expert indeed. Comprising eight members, they managed to successfully steal nine high performance sports cars that were, and still are, very expensive. Porsches, Range Rovers, BMWs, and a Mercedes Coupe worth
  10. According to The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in the US, the Toyota Prius has a much lower theft rate than other cars and a much higher recovery rate. Only 1 in 606 2008-2010 Toyota Prius is reported to be stolen as compared to the average for all 2008-2010 models, in which 1 in 78 vehicles is reported stolen. The 'problem' is that the car-jackers want commonly used vehicle parts when they break the car apart.
  11. PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA: A video footage of a snatch theft that happened at shocking speed in Section 16 here has gone viral on social networking websites after it was uploaded on YouTube last week. The 23-second video clip shows two men on a motorcycle approaching the passenger side of a car which is in a queue at a traffic light junction. The pillion rider is seen smashing the side window before grabbing a bag and speeding off within seconds. Snatch theft on M'sia road goes viral Click on thumbnail to view (Photos: YouTube) The clip was apparently shot from another vehicle trailing a few cars behind the victim
  12. Yo guys! i just saw an amazing way to unlock cars! Is this a hoax?? anyone care to try and provide FR? all you need is a tennis ball
  13. Video: http://www.chinasmack.com/videos/wenzhou-c...e-stop-thieves/
  14. "I'll go take a nap first before I finish my robbery." A court in Qingyuan county, Liaoning province, sentenced an ex-convict to six years in prison for attempted robbery, as he tried to commit the crime immediately after being released from prison in November. The accused, surnamed Zhang, left for Qingyuan county soon after being released from the county prison. With no cash for food, Zhang barged into a 48-year-old woman's house, hoping to steal some money. The woman, however, convinced Zhang that he looked very tired and should take a nap, promising him to give him some money once he woke up. The woman tied the intruder with a rope as soon as he slept off and phoned the police.
  15. In Singapore, during bad times, garmen will tell the people to upgrade their skill, but in the car industry, may be car thieves have skills upgrade for better career prospect too ??? ------------- IT SEEMS that even crime bosses understand the importance of skills upgrading. 17 March 2009 http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,...,195974,00.html? IT SEEMS that even crime bosses understand the importance of skills upgrading. The New Sunday Times reported that car theft syndicates in Malaysia have been sending their members to Japan so that they can learn how to better disable car alarm systems. An police source told the paper: 'Japan is the country of choice because it is the home to some of the biggest car makers such as Toyota and Honda.' During the course, which usually lasts for about three months, the thieves can even specialise in specific skills. For example, one syndicate member may get in-depth lessons on disabling car alarms while another studies how to make duplicate keys or how to open steering locks. There are even those who specialise in breaking into a particular make of car. 'For example, one will be an expert on Toyota models while another focuses on Honda,' the source said. The syndicates reportedly send their members for these courses each time a new Japanese car is introduced into the market so that they can learn everything about the model. 'This is because orders from foreign buyers will come in for the new model and the syndicate wants to be prepared to meet the demand,' the source explained. These upgrading courses are just one of the ways car theft syndicates are evolving with the times, turning from small-time operators into sophisticated outfits with a global market. While the Malaysian syndicates previously sold stolen vehicles only to local workshops and criminals, they now have customers in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Afghanistan, China, and even as far as South Africa. Apart from those who steal the cars, the racket now also involves brokers who match the syndicates with potential buyers overseas. Buyers would contact brokers in their country to put an 'order' for a specific make and model. These brokers will then contact their counterparts in Malaysia, who in turn will get the syndicates to steal the vehicle. Operate in pairs The police source said thieves often operate in pairs, scouting areas such as carparks and quiet roads. Once a car is found, one syndicate member will disable the alarm system while his partner breaks into the vehicle. They then take the car to have its registration plate changed and keys duplicated before dropping it off at a pre-arranged location, usually in a carpark of a condominium. The key is left on top of the car tyre or inside the glove compartment, and the broker is informed. In the next step, the broker pays a runner between RM500 ($224) and RM1,000 to drive the car to one of Malaysia's many ports. where it is put inside a shipping container, and sent to the client. Foreign buyers normally pay between US$2,700 ($4,000) and US$60,000 for a stolen vehicle. For example, a stolen Mercedes-Benz S350L, which costs nearly RM1 million ($450,000) in Malaysia, can be had for just RM217,000. The syndicate usually gets between RM2,000 and RM3,000 for each vehicle they steal. Apart from stealing cars, the syndicates now also provide value-added services such as altering the chassis number, duplicating car keys, and forging road tax discs and registration plates. Packages cost between RM2,000 and RM50,000, depending on the vehicle. To curb the rising incidence of such car thefts, Malaysia's National Vehicle Theft Reduction Council has been working on several initiatives. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar, who heads the council, said: 'Currently, discussions are being held with various parties to examine the feasibility of offering discounts on insurance premiums to car owners if they install additional alarm systems. 'Several workshops are also being organised with representatives from state police contingents as part of the plan to crack down on car theft syndicates.'
  16. Taken from the New Paper column by Doc Money. I have said it before, auto insurance is more like protection money that hawkers paid gangsters in the yesteryears so that they can keep running their food business. We are paying protection money for "protection".
  17. It happened 3 days ago, at the MSCP for my neighborhood, there is a mysterious man who lurks around during unearthly hours, to STEAL PETROL FROM MOTORCYCLES! My dad, who is a fan of cute motorcycle ride, bought a vespa against the will of my mum, as he had currently 1 motorcycle which he seldom ride on, now he has 2. Ok, back to the mysterious man~ my dad, on the 3rd day of buying his vespa has a sudden itch of taking his vespa for a spin, went to his bike, to his shock, after a short distance of riding, he realised that the petrol level was at its very first LOW point, as the bike was new, excitedly my dad had pumped the petrol to the fullest, so puzzled at how the vespa guzzles, he topped the fuel again. And the burning head scratching question mark, happened again the next day my dad checked on his new toy. And this went on for 3 consecutive days, until, the lucky PETROL THIEF, was ALMOST caught by a passerby.! After reporting the matter to the police, turns out that, all the bikes parked in the MSCP had have the same thing happening to them, and now a committee of similiar passion is form, thanks to the PETROL THIEF. Now, you better not perform your stun, cause they will be on the guard duty shift for their lovely ladies in the MSCP So beware, for all motorcyclists out there. Cheers, Rochelle Chow. ps: my first time posting a thread, so pardon me if theres some funny grammar or anythink which is not up to standard.
  18. In Malaysia, catch a thief and win a new motorbike Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:12 AM IST KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's main ruling party has volunteered to help curb street crime, offering new motorbikes to gangs of illegal street racers if they spend their time catching thieves instead. Illegal racing and bag-snatch robberies are twin scourges of Malaysian streets. Bag-snatchers are usually men who grab women's handbags as they race past them on motorcycles, often dragging them head-first into the pavement and sometimes killing them. "Once they catch at least 30 snatch thieves, we will reward them with a motorcycle each as an incentive," Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, head of the party's junior wing, told the Star newspaper. The United Malays National Organisation party has tried to reach out to illegal racers, usually jobless or lowly paid youths, to persuade them to give up racing and join the party. "Instead of wasting their time, they might as well help police combat crime," Abdul Azeez said. http://in.today.reuters.com/news/newsArtic...ia-287963-1.xml if there is 30 snatch thieves to catch... it must b really rampant.
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