Re: [privacy] RFID keyless ignition is now standard in the 2007 NissanAltima

[Gregory Hicks <ghicks () cadence com>]

> Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:16:04 -0500
> From: "Larry Seltzer" <Larry () larryseltzer com>
>
> > > My question:  Can a unique ID number be read on the sly from a Nissan
> key fob by someone who has the right kind of reader unit? 
>
> Are you sure it's a simple unique code and not some sort of challenge
> response?

The Mini is queried by billboards that display a changing sign
customized to the NAME of the driver (or at least, the name of the
person purchasing the vehicle).

So why wouldn't these things be able to be "distance" read?

Regards,
GRegory Hicks

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