Car security alert: How aluminium foil wrapping can protect your key fob from hackers and stop signal theft

Modern car key fobs have changed the way people interact with their vehicles. You no longer need to insert a key or even ...
KSDK

Security dangers of key fobs

ST. LOUIS — A grandfather in north St. Louis is stunned after a man stole his car and nearly drove away with his granddaughter, even without the key. Tyrone Hayes said that day was the scariest day of ...
WXYZ

Big 3 automakers issue responses after call to take action on security issue involving key fobs

(WXYZ) — Your car could be easily stolen if you use a key fob. The Detroit Big 3 carmakers know it. Your car insurance company knows it. Police know it. If you use ...
The Westside Journal

More and more drivers are wrapping their car keys in aluminium foil, and with good reason.

Car thieves have moved far beyond smashing windows or hot-wiring engines. Today, modern vehicle theft relies on exploiting ...
Fast Lane Only on MSN

I took my car in for a dead key fob, but the dealership said the entire system needed replacement

It started as one of those annoyances that feels almost cute—until it doesn’t. The key fob that normally unlocks the doors with a satisfying blink suddenly did nothing. No beep, no lights, no drama… ...