War Driving in Calgary Uncovers Corporate Security Flaws and Threats

In his green Honda CRV, Jason Kaczor looks like any other commuter navigating his way through Calgary's downtown streets in the early hours of the morning. Few realize he is a participant in a bizarre electronic scavenger hunt known as . . . In his green Honda CRV, Jason Kaczor looks like any other commuter navigating his way through Calgary's downtown streets in the early hours of the morning. Few realize he is a participant in a bizarre electronic scavenger hunt known as "war driving" -- a real life "game" that exposes companies and consumers who are vulnerable to a mobile hacker attack.

"War driving is a worldwide phenomenon and it's gathering steam," says the soft-spoken Kaczor as he manoeuvres through traffic. "Most do it as a hobby. Others do it for illegitimate purposes."

War driving derives its name from the 1983 movie War Games. In the film, a teenager played by Matthew Broderick hacks into a missile defence system and narrowly avoids blowing the world to kingdom come during the Cold War.

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