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Detroit man steals 800 gallons using Bluetooth to hack gas pumps at station (www.fox2detroit.com)
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Detroit man steals 800 gallons using Bluetooth to hack gas pumps at station::undefined

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[–] WashedOver@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago

I have to wonder if the are confusing NFC with Bluetooth? Many newer pumps have smart chip tap pads now. I suspect they have found an exploit for this now.