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120k BMW X6 M stolen within 30 seconds with a relay attack. (pixel.infosec.exchange)
submitted 11 months ago by zoe@jlai.lu to c/damnthatsinteresting@lemmy.ml
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A Relay attack is a form of keyless car theft. Criminals bypass keyless entry security by extending the signal of the car key inside the house.

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[–] zoe@jlai.lu 3 points 11 months ago

probably yep. Also installing an aftermarket gps connected to ignition could have helped avoid this: the gps would warn the owner of the car unexpected movement but also would shutdown the car when it leaves a predetermined area set by the owner