Security News Keyless systems in cars in 2024 still easy to hack

Gandalf_The_Grey

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Modern cars are universally protected against theft by so-called keyless systems. Insiders have known for years that the systems are easy for criminals to hack. Now German automobile club (ADAC) has taken another close look at the anti-theft protection of keyless systems in modern cars. The bitter conclusion: nothing has changed, even newer cars with keyless systems can still be easily hacked and the vehicle can be stolen.
Around 700 vehicles were tested for the security of keyless convenience locking systems. With these keyless convenience locking systems, the vehicle recognizes when the transmitter comes close to it and unlocks the doors. Drivers do not even need to take the "key card" with the transmitter out of their handbag or pocket to lock the vehicle.

The result of this test: almost 700 vehicles with keyless systems could be opened and driven away without any problems. Only just under ten percent of the cars tested could not be outwitted and were better protected against the attack with the range extender used by the ADAC. You can easily check whether your own vehicle is affected using a PDF document Keyless-Diebstahl: Auch neue Autos sind noch leicht zu knacken.
 

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Unfortunately, it has been easy whether it is regular locks or keyless systems. This is a problem for which there must be laws prohibiting the sale of cars that are not more secure against theft. Cars could have an alarm system installed in the car that requires a code when you are inside and if you don't have it, after 20 seconds the alarm starts with a typhoon sound and the engine stops;)
 
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Let me stick my relay up hold on looool. I still use a CLUB and built in steering wheel lock. Call me oldschool. I also flip the club lock to prevent picking and drilling. Layers bruh
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