‘I thought I was doing everything right’: Milwaukee man’s car stolen after thieves started it with a reprogrammed key fob — what police say drivers need to know about this alarming trend Austin ...

A viral car hack suggests that holding your key fob against your head can extend its range, helping you unlock or locate your vehicle from farther away. The effect is real, rooted in the physics of ...

Thieves are using the signals from a common device – your key fob – to steal cars, police in Orange County and elsewhere warn. “These criminals have upped their game,” Anaheim Police Sgt. Matt Sutter ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With car thefts on the rise across the U.S., police are urging vehicle owners to take extra precautions. Criminals are increasingly using technology that can trick cars into unlocking ...

How Does Your Key Fob Work? The key fob uses wireless technology with a frequency of 433 MHz. There are receivers/transmitters on the vehicle and the key, so they can communicate with each other. This ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — You may have seen social media posts about thieves breaking into cars by copying key fobs. It’s a real problem. It’s called a relay attack and here’s how it works.

HOUSTON — An auto theft investigation this week has prompted Harris County Sheriff's Office leaders to warn vehicle owners about ways to protect their cars or car parts from being stolen. The ...