Thieves don’t need your car keys, just a wireless signal

A recent study by researchers at the University of Padova reveals that despite the rise in car thefts involving Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems, the auto industry has made little progress in strengthening security. Since RKE’s introduction in the early 1980s, automakers have worked to improve security by adding features such as immobilizers, which prevent the engine from starting without proper authentication. Vehicle remote entry technologies and evolution Over the past year, new web and … More → The post Thieves don’t need your car keys, just a wireless signal appeared first on Help Net Security.
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