Even the smoothest ride can abruptly become target practice for crafty thieves. Let’s dive into the wild world of car theft—where high-tech hacks meet old-school scams—and show you how to stay one step ahead.
Trick: Thieves amplify your key fob’s signal from inside your home, tricking the car into unlocking.
Outsmart: Keep your fob in a Faraday pouch or metal box to block signals.
Trick: Criminals copy your fob’s code with emulators to unlock and start your car.
Outsmart: Regularly update your car’s software; store keys far from doors and windows.
Trick: Hackers intercept and reuse your keyless entry codes later.
Outsmart: Disable passive entry if possible; use fobs with rolling codes that refresh each use.
Trick: Exploiting software bugs to remotely override locks or ignition.
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