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Title: Device Could Let Thieves Get In Your Car in Seconds
Post by: Geek-9pm on December 07, 2016, 10:18:05 PM

From NBC News:
Mystery Device Could Let Thieves Get In Your Car in Seconds.  (http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mystery-device-could-let-thieves-get-your-car-seconds-n693036)

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, an auto industry association, told NBC News that "protecting vehicle access and security continue to be top priorities" and that "automakers have been working on multiple fronts" to address security and enhance it.

Title: Re: Device Could Let Thieves Get In Your Car in Seconds
Post by: strollin on December 08, 2016, 08:06:03 AM

My car doesn't use a FOB!  I have to use a key to open the door and turn the ignition.

Title: Re: Device Could Let Thieves Get In Your Car in Seconds
Post by: DaveLembke on December 08, 2016, 02:19:12 PM

2016 Hyundia Elantra also still uses a key to start it. No FOB and push button start. I did drive a Nissan a few years ago that was push button start. I personally like the feel of a key turn vs push button.

I was watching a video online that showed how thieves were ripping off modern cars by swapping computers. 60 Seconds to swap out the computer and drive off with someone elses vehicle using a computer from another car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBr5G_e4av4

Title: Re: Device Could Let Thieves Get In Your Car in Seconds
Post by: patio on December 08, 2016, 02:23:46 PM

No news here...
6 months or less when a new security feature is developed there's a crack to it...

It's what crooks do.