Crocodilu´ Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Remote keyless entry has been around for a while – since the late 1980s, in fact – and today it’s almost standard on all new cars. But the pervasiveness of this feature is not without consequence. As researchers in Switzerland point out, the technology can make vehicle theft a breeze for a savvy thief.Remote keyless-entry systems use radio waves that typically are specific to a manufacturer, and the signals are usually encrypted. When your vehicle’s key fob is within 20 feet of the car, you’re allowed to transmit a signal to unlock the doors, pop the trunk, remote start your car (when equipped) or activate the car alarm.Researchers at ETH Zurich discovered that these encrypted signals are easy to intercept and trick.Articol complet ==> Keyless entry systems vulnerable to high-tech car thieves- Yahoo! Autos Article Page Quote
