Keyless Car Theft: How Relay Attacks Steal a Car in Under 30 Seconds
Two thieves, two radio boxes, and thirty seconds is all it takes to steal a keyless car straight off your driveway. Here's how relay attacks work and what actually stops them.
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Two thieves, two radio boxes, and thirty seconds is all it takes to steal a keyless car straight off your driveway. Here's how relay attacks work and what actually stops them.
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