Uh-Oh, Here We Go Again, Key Fob Security
08-31-2018, 01:29 PM
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Uh-Oh, Here We Go Again, Key Fob Security
This has been discussed before, so this is the latest update for those concerned about vehicle security.
The quote is from a Detroit Free Press article, the link is the whole article. Read it.
https://www.freep.com/story/money/ca...oil/675182002/
The quote is from a Detroit Free Press article, the link is the whole article. Read it.
Given that the best way to store your car keys at night is by putting them in a coffee can, what's an ex-FBI agent's advice to protect cars from theft during the day?
Wrap car fobs in aluminum foil.“Although it's not ideal, it is the most inexpensive way,” said Holly Hubert, a cybersecurity expert who retired in 2017 from the FBI in Buffalo, New York. “The cyber threat is so dynamic and ever changing, it’s hard for consumers to keep up.”Now, as CEO of GlobalSecurityIQ, she suggests clients go online and spend a few dollars and buy what’s called a Faraday bag to shield the fob signal from potential theft. Imagine a traditional sandwich bag made of foil instead of plastic.
Wrap car fobs in aluminum foil.“Although it's not ideal, it is the most inexpensive way,” said Holly Hubert, a cybersecurity expert who retired in 2017 from the FBI in Buffalo, New York. “The cyber threat is so dynamic and ever changing, it’s hard for consumers to keep up.”Now, as CEO of GlobalSecurityIQ, she suggests clients go online and spend a few dollars and buy what’s called a Faraday bag to shield the fob signal from potential theft. Imagine a traditional sandwich bag made of foil instead of plastic.
08-31-2018, 01:55 PM
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Makes me like my old "analog" ignition even more...
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but... I hate thieves. We shouldn't even have to take these extra measures.
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but... I hate thieves. We shouldn't even have to take these extra measures.
08-31-2018, 01:56 PM
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I say we put palm readers in and be done with it. They have to steal your hand to steal the truck.
08-31-2018, 02:05 PM
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08-31-2018, 02:22 PM
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2018 F150 Platinum FX4
Not worried as I am lucky enough to have a secured garage. You can not pull down my driveway with out me knowing it.
If it is stolen, the insurance will handle it!
If it is stolen, the insurance will handle it!
08-31-2018, 03:28 PM
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08-31-2018, 08:18 PM
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Just to sweeten the pot a bit...
I saw the video a couple of months ago. They use a sensitive antenna device to locate and "read" the key FOB. Within minutes, they have the code to the car, which is sent to either the vehicle or the other guy's device (I didn't really look too deep into it). Suffice to say that they car unlocked and started for them without actually having the key in their possession.
I saw the video a couple of months ago. They use a sensitive antenna device to locate and "read" the key FOB. Within minutes, they have the code to the car, which is sent to either the vehicle or the other guy's device (I didn't really look too deep into it). Suffice to say that they car unlocked and started for them without actually having the key in their possession.
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08-31-2018, 08:20 PM
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08-31-2018, 08:26 PM
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Insurance claim, new truck in driveway. Problem solved.
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08-31-2018, 08:35 PM
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Please, let me know when to leave it outside! Then maybe my next will have a working AC!
