When your key fob signal is picked up, it is transmitted to the box closer to your car, prompting it to open. Keep reading for steps on how to protect your keyfob. • Keyless jamming ...

How much thought do you pay to your car key fob? This piece of plastic may be little, but can help you do more than just unlocking your car.

Your car's key fob is totally hackable, but there's a simple way prevent potential break-ins and theft. Skip to Main Content. View our Bluesky Page (Opens in a new tab) ...

If you've ever wondered what the circle arrow button on your key fob is for but were too embarrassed to ask your mechanic or dealership, here's the simple truth: it remotely starts your car.

Nonetheless, the attack rig isn't expensive, requiring a Raspberry Pi computer ($35) with a CAN shield ($30), a modified key fob, an older ECU from a salvaged vehicle ($100 on eBay, and a LiPo ...

Newest car theft threat: carhackers 04:52. You arrive home and toss your car keys on a table near your front door. It's an ordinary habit that is all today's thieves need to launch a "relay attack ...

Insert the key into the ignition, and turn it to the on position. Don’t turn on the engine, only the electronics. Leave the key in this position for 10 minutes and 30 seconds, and then turn it off.

Wouters says he warned Tesla about his Model X keyless entry hacking technique in August. He says the company has told him it plans to start rolling out a software update to its key fobs this week ...

The march of key-fob progress is assuredly unstoppable, and the ultimate recipient — the car buyer — is in its cross hairs. ... “Everything in the car is computer controlled,” he said.

Chan programs backup and replacement fobs at the business he started 20 years ago, Duplicating Keys. He said later car models with rolling codes on their fobs are safer.