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Relay theft is the reason for widespread worry among drivers all over the world. Despite the progress manufacturers make, the security systems of some cars fail to guarantee full protection from theft.<\/a> What is it? How does it happen? Why does it become a problem in the 21st<\/sup> century? Those are the questions you may ask when it comes to this topic. Technological advancement results not only in increasing comfort and convenience in your automobile but also makes it easier for criminals to snatch your auto effortlessly. All conducted research suggests that the rise in automobile theft is caused by the flaws in the development of keyless technology<\/a>. We should not ignore the other factors influencing those statistics but the point is that it encourages wrongdoers in most cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep on reading to know more about Relay car theft, its techniques and strategies, the chances of becoming the victim of this crime, what are the vulnerabilities of your modern automobile and what is the best solution to ensure safety<\/a>. So if you would like to find out more about the above-mentioned topics, get ready. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is <\/strong>relay theft<\/strong>? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The type of car theft with specialized electronic equipment is meant to identify and amplify the communications signals<\/a> between the fob and the automobile. The attack needs two participants, one of them tries to be near the key to pick up the signal and transmit it to another device in the hand of the second attacker. As a result, the automobile is a fool to think the key is near. So it is easy for attackers to feel free, get in the automobile and drive away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most annoying part of this crime is that wrongdoers do not need to steal a physical key, all they need to do is buy a cheap unethical tool for malicious purposes. It just takes 2 minutes for attackers to carry out a plan. If you still don’t believe it, you can google it and watch numerous videos showing how effortless the whole process is. It is almost a child\u2019s play for wrongdoers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what makes it so easy?  Go on reading to know more about keyless technology and its weaknesses<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keyless <\/strong>entry system<\/strong> and its vulnerabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is an upgraded feature of modern vehicles which allows owners to lock and unlock automobiles without using a physical key<\/a>. There are variations of this system where you don\u2019t need to press the button, just having the key in a pocket is enough. The system functions based on short-term radio frequency, the key sends the signal to the receiver in a vehicle.  Additionally, there are more functions available, like starting the engine, controlling windows and mirrors and many others. This technology comes as a standard in most automobiles, however, it\u2019s possible to install this system in case of absence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Needless to say, this system brings comfort and convenience to any owner. However, they need to pay the price. Why? Because of the vulnerabilities to theft. As it seems the security measures<\/a> manufacturers take are not enough. Moreover, they do not consider the weakness of keyless technology in terms of safety<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would be unfair to say that manufacturers ignore the problem. According to driver.co.uk <\/a>carmakers such as  Audi,  BMW, Mercedes, Ford and Volkswagen presented motion sensor fobs. It means that they deactivate when they are motionless for a certain period of time. It seems to be a good option, but according to experts, it\u2019s not the best solution against relay box car theft. If you do not trust them, the facts themselves speak volumes. In the following paragraph, you will learn about disappointing statistics for relay theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistics <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with general statistics. Nowadays Relay car theft comprises 50 percent of all stolen automobiles. The rise was dramatic, particularly in 2020, the year of the global pandemic. The theft increased by 5 percent. The president of NICB <\/a>said that the rise was caused mainly by the pandemic and economic crisis, but we should not ignore owners’ exaggerated self-satisfaction which usually resulted in inattentiveness to their property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to automobile security and safety experts,  Thatcham research<\/a> the most vulnerable models with keyless technology are as followings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n