It's called a relay attack, and it uses a vehicle's wireless key fob to gain access by stealing the low-frequency radio signal the fob transmits. It's not a new crime. Crooks in Europe have been ...

The RF signal transmitted from a modern key fob and received by the associated ... We covered previous SDR hacks which were aimed at stealing cars and ringing doorbells. You may also recognize ...

CHARLOTTE — Two 19-year-olds, Samuel Barnes and Donshavis Jones, are facing multiple charges after being accused of stealing ... they can turn their key fob’s wireless signal off when the ...

Authorities said the thieves used devices that captured and relayed the signal from the key fobs to unlock and start each car ...

Officials are suggesting that owners of cars with keyless entry to use a “Faraday bag or pouch” which will block attempts by ...