This is called a relay attack, and it's simple for thieves to pull off as long as they have a friend. Hackers can take advantage of this by using a cheap relay box to copy and transmit the signal from your key fob while it's still inside your home or on your person, making it easy to steal your vehicle. So why is it possible to pull off this kind of theft? Keyless ignition systems come with a fob that transmits a unique low-frequency signal to the car's computer system, which then validates that the correct signal has been sent and allows you to push a button on the dashboard or console to unlock the doors and start the engine. That occurred in tandem with an increase in keyless ignition systems: In 2018, 62 percent of cars sold use keyless ignition as standard equipment, up from 11 percent in 2008, according to car-buying site Edmunds. As with so many advances in technology, there have been unintended consequences for this standard in newer cars.Īccording to FBI statistics, auto theft hit an eight-year high in 2017, with 773,139 reported cases-up from an all-time low of 686,803 in 2014. Certainly it's one of the selling points for push-to-start cars, but it's also making life ridiculously easy for thieves. It's convenient to open your car door without having to dig around in your bag or pocket for the key fob.
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