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: Mercedes CLA Sales Surge 127% as It Takes Over Europe’s Compact Luxury Market Intercepting the signal is harder than it sounds. First, the intercepting device must be within a few hundred ...
Four brand new cars have been identified as potential targets for tech-savvy car thieves; after it emerged that, their keyless entry systems leave them vulnerable to hacking. The DS3 Crossback, Mazda ...
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Keyless Car Hacking

With technology advancing at an exponential rate, the conveniences of modern life have become second nature. From smartphones to smart homes, we rely on innovation to make our lives easier. Something ...
I'm never one to defend Tesla, so I won't. I'll just point out that relay attacks work on a lot of cars. A simple key fob is easy to relay as well. I know some manufacturers have tried to mitigate the ...