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Most modern cars aren't vulnerable to hotwiring, but that doesn't mean they're completely safe from theft. Protect your ...

Using a relay device, car thieves can amplify the signal from your wireless key fob, even if it is inside your house, and use it to unlock your car. Storing your key fob in a Faraday bag or using a ...

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Modern cars have swapped regular keys for key fobs, and most of them use a CR2032 button cell battery. How can you tell if it's weak? How long do they last?

You may know the signs of a key fob with a bad battery: having to press the button multiple times or getting close to the car for activation to kick in. Sometimes the functions engage, and at other ...

Car thieves are getting more advanced -- no broken windows, no hotwiring. Police say criminals are now hacking key fobs to steal cars in minutes.Steve Traub had just gone out ...

Your newer model car with its wireless key allows you to open the door and start the engine without ever taking the key out of your pocket. Now, some tech-savvy car thieves may be taking advantage of ...