[Yingtao Zeng], [Qing Yang], and [Jun Li], a.k.a. the [UnicornTeam], developed the cheapest way so far to hack a passive keyless entry system, as found on some cars: around $22 in parts, give or take ...

For at least a decade, a car theft trick known as a “relay attack” has been the modern equivalent of hot-wiring: a cheap and relatively easy technique to steal hundreds of models of vehicles. A more ...

View post: The 2026 Subaru Outback Has Many Trims, But Only One Is The Smart Buy Car thieves have gone high-tech. In 2025, the same keyless entry systems that make life convenient for drivers have ...

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Many new and used cars now have keyless entry systems. These provide car owners with the added convenience of being able to open their car’s doors and start its engine without needing to take the key ...

Hundreds of popular cars - including four of the five best-selling models in the UK - are susceptible to "keyless theft", new research claims. Consumer group Which? found the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen ...

Whether you unlock your car via a key fob, key card or phone apps, tech-savvy criminals are discovering new ways to clone your keys, unlock your car and drive off in a matter of seconds. Thankfully, ...

Organised crime gangs have turned to targeting keyless cars sparking a warning from police. Vehicle owners have been told to act now after a string of thefts with one force area alone seeing 65 ...

A vehicle is stolen every five minutes in the UK with keyless entry car theft. Here's how to prevent keyless car theft and keep your car safe. Keyless car theft (sometimes called relay theft) is when ...

There is a small risk of theft for vehicles with keyless entry and/or keyless start, but the means of protection from this threat is the same for both - a good quality Faraday pouch. If your car has ...