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Originally Posted by Bill14564
If my car is stolen I'm much less worried about the valuables than I am about my car but if my concern is my valuables then I'm not worried about a key fob I'm worried about a brick. The thought of someone cloning my key fob and taking my car is way, way down on the list. Sure, it can happen, but the odds are greatly against it.
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Thieves love this "it can't happen to me" mentality... I don't know if relying on the thought that the thieves are dumber in Flordia is valid but you do you.
Per AI: AI Overview
Reports suggest that car thefts using key fob reprogramming and relay attacks are a growing concern in several cities. Here are some examples:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Milwaukee police have reported a significant increase in car thefts targeting vehicles with push-to-start ignition systems using key reprogrammers. Nissan thefts, in particular, show a 90% increase through this method. Thieves are using devices to duplicate key fobs and start vehicles without the original key, according to Spectrum News.
Charlotte, North Carolina: Police in Charlotte have warned of a new, high-tech method of car theft involving devices that clone key fobs and program new ones.
Columbus, Ohio: Car thieves in Columbus are reportedly utilizing devices that capture key fob signals to steal cars with keyless entry.
It's important to note that law enforcement agencies and organizations like the National Insurance Crime Bureau emphasize that this is a nationwide problem, not restricted to specific locations. The use of devices like key fob reprogrammers and relay attack tools makes keyless entry vehicles vulnerable in various locations.
General trends and prevention
Vulnerable Vehicles: Vehicles with push-button start and key fob ignition systems are particularly susceptible to these types of thefts.
Methods: Thieves are employing "relay attacks" to capture and transmit key fob signals, or using devices to reprogram or create new key fobs for vehicles.
Prevention: Security experts and police recommend taking precautions such as storing key fobs in an RFID blocking container (e.g., a metal box or foil), using a steering wheel lock, installing a kill switch, or parking in well-lit areas