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CAN BUS VULNERABLE Vehicle Security Guide

BMW M-Series: Known Vulnerabilities

BMW's CAN bus architecture has well-documented security weaknesses. The M3, M4, M5, and X5 M are frequently targeted by thieves who exploit these vulnerabilities with off-the-shelf tools.

Known
CAN vulnerabilities
2 min
Headlight exploit time
$500
Exploit tool cost
UK/EU
Highest theft rates

The BMW Vulnerability

BMW's CAN bus can be accessed through the headlight wiring harness—no need to enter the vehicle. Thieves pop out a headlight, connect a device, and inject commands directly into the car's network. Within minutes, they've programmed a new key and driven away.

This technique, combined with traditional relay attacks on the keyless entry, makes BMW M-series vehicles particularly vulnerable. The sophisticated engineering that makes these cars great to drive also makes their security systems bypassable.

Headlight CAN Attack

Thieves access the CAN bus through headlight wiring, programming a new key without ever entering the car.

Relay Attacks

BMW's Comfort Access is easily exploited by relay devices that extend your key fob's signal.

The Solution

IGLA for BMW M-Series

IGLA adds the security layer BMW should have included. Even if thieves program a new key via CAN bus injection, the engine won't start without your PIN. It's the missing piece of BMW's security puzzle.

Blocks CAN injection attacks
Stops relay attacks
M3, M4, M5, X5 M compatible
Works with iDrive/Connected Drive
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Close the Security Gap

BMW builds incredible driving machines. IGLA adds the security they overlooked.

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