Protect Your Key Fob to Avoid ‘Relay Attack’ Car Theft

Most new vehicles on the market come with keyless entry systems that use a “smart key” that allows them to lock and unlock their doors, trunk or tailgate and start the car from afar.

But while these smart keys have made starting, locking and unlocking your car easier than ever, thieves have figured out a way to commandeer the technology to steal cars. They do this using a system called a “relay attack.”

To avoid becoming a victim of this kind of theft, there are steps you can take to protect your vehicle. Protect Your Key Fab to Avoid Relaty Attack Car Theft