German researchers demonstrated how many cars are vulnerable to an inexpensive and effective technique. ADAC, the German Automobile Club, is sort of the AAA of Germany. Recently, the group revealed ...

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 ...

A pair of thieves in Essex, England recently made off with a Tesla Model S after hacking its high-tech keyless entry system, and the entire ordeal was caught on the owner’s security cameras. Using a ...

In the days of old, a car thief might stick a hanger in car window to unlock the door (or simply smash the glass), hop in, and hot wire the vehicle. Hollywood loves to show this kind of thing, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Passive keyless entry systems have become increasingly popular in the past decade. Simply walk up to your car with your key or fob in your pocket and touch the door handle to automatically unlock it.