6. Relay Attack
It’s one of the most used types of car theft in the latest generation of cars, because they use keyless technology. Two thieves park near the home of the vehicle owner and take advantage of two relays, one transmitting the signal and the other amplifying it. This makes the car believe to have the key nearby, allowing you to open the doors and even put it in motion.
The best method to prevent this type of attacks is to block the signal emitted by the key, some keys have incorporated a function of “falling asleep” that inhibits its use.
Continue reading