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Keyless-Entry Cars Vulnerable to Silent Theft

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by KyleT, May 9, 2015.

  1. David Beale

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    Uh, guys, you do know that windows break, right? Anyone can get into your car at any time they want. So far I haven't heard of anyone driving away with the car, so I'm -assuming- that isn't possible. After all, a parted out Prius is worth more than most things you can put in it. But we all know what "assume" means, right?
    My take is this is just a game to a few "kids". The pros would take the car. Which can be done with or without all this. After all, the best alarm in the world won't stop a flatbed rolling away from your house with your car. Just ask the actor who watched it happen, alarm sounding all the way down the street. ;)
     
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    Excellent article by Bozi Tatarevic on this exact topic on TTAC:
    The $17 Car Key Hacking Device Does Not Exist
    The $17 Car Key Hacking Device Does Not Exist - The Truth About Cars

    I recommend reading the whole article - an investigative piece of journalism. The article does not directly state this, but it implies to me that the expert quoted in the New York Times article (the one in post #1 of this thread) may not be fully impartial, as he is aiming to profit from selling technology to car makers to fix the vulnerabilities.

    A small quote:
     
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    I was just thinking. A small foil lined pouch should do the trick, no? Then, it's easy enough to slip the key in and out of the pouch when used.
     
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    i think you're onto something.
     
  5. a_gray_prius

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    A while back you could unlock a lot of Mazda3s by hitting them in a specific spot. Was pretty amusing to see it work.
     
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