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THESE cars can be hacked in SECONDS - Do YOU own one of them? DRIVERS who own cars which have keyless entry systems could be at risk from hackers who are using devices that can be purchased on Amazon and eBay to break into vehicles.
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These cars are most at risk from hackers using radio transmitters
Keyless entry cars could be at risk from con artists using radio transmitters to steal vehicles. The Sun revealed vehicles from 30 manufacturers which could be unlocked and started using one simple hack. A German company ADAC, used radio transmitters to test which cars could be broken in to. BMW, Audi, Ford, Land Rover, Hyundai Renault and VW were among the manufacturers whose cars are at risk from hackers. A whopping 110 cars from 27 different manufacturers were found to be at risk . Of the cars the company tested, the only one they ADAC couldn’t gain entry into was the BMW i3, but ADAC were able to start the engine. An ADAC spokesman told The Sun Online: “We are revealing this IT problem at more and more brands across different manufacturers.
The most hackable cars revealed - do you own one? Mon, May 15, 2017 These cars are at risk of being hacked due to their keyless entry system. The cars that feature in this gallery were tested with by Munich-based automobile club ADAC and discovered to be hackable. A full list of the cars that can allegedly be hacked using radio transmitters can be found here: http://bit.ly/2rv2A3a
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Kia Optima
“Thefts have been using these loopholes presumably for years, without car manufacturers providing an effective solution – which shows that the automotive industry still has very much to catch up to other sectors of the economy with regards to IT security. “All the more since keyless systems are also available for small and medium-sized cars and offered partly as standard configuration, manufacturers are called upon to effectively protect vehicle electronics.” Devices that can be used to do this are widely available online on sites such as Amazon and eBay. The device used in the test can apparently be bought for £80. A spokesman for ADAC said “The radio connection between keys and car can easily be extended over 100 metres, regardless of whether the original key is, for example, at home or in the pocket of the owner.”
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(/life-style/cars/790163/Mercedes-Benz-SL500-lost- (/life-style/cars/795716/car-keys-fridge-theft-radiokeys-classic-car-auction) signal-Porsche-Mercedes) These devices work in pairs with one transmitter near the key fob and the other near the vehicle. The transmitters can work up to 100 metres away meaning cars can be infiltrated while they are on your drive. A video surfaced a few weeks ago which showed a group of men stealing a keyless entry car from a driveway in 60 seconds. Drivers can stop cars being nicked while they are at home by using a Faraday cage, which block the electronic signal. Some key fobs also allow motorists to switch off the signal.
Manufacturers invest billions to stay one step ahead of criminals and new cars have never been more secure Tamzen Isacsson, SMMT
Tamzen Isacsson, SMMT, said, “Manufacturers invest billions to stay one step ahead of criminals and new cars have never been more secure. “Car theft has fallen dramatically over the past decade and the latest models include sophisticated immobilisers, tracking devices and other technology to prevent cloning and enhance security. “However, technology can only do so much, and we continue to call for stronger safeguards to prevent the sale of cloning or signal blocking devices that have no legal purpose.”
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Keyless entry car keys are being intercepted by radio signals
Express.co.uk contacted the 30 manufacturers whose cars were tested. A spokesperson for Suzuki said “With reference to the ADAC tests in Germany, from a UK market perspective, UK specification cars have an additional layer of security in the immobiliser in the form of an additional electronic controller”. A spokesperson for Nissan said “We are aware of this type of attack and are fully committed to continuously tackling ever-changing security requirements and working to protect our customers.” A spokesperson for Hyundai said “Hyundai Motor’s keyless system complies with all current security standards and regulations. The Company is constantly developing it systems further to close any security gaps.” A spokesperson for Vauxhall said: “Vauxhall takes the safety and security of its customers very seriously. While researchers have shown complicated and quite unrealistic vehicle theft attempts such as the relay attack under very controlled conditions, we are not aware of any real world cases of such attacks on Vauxhall vehicles. Vauxhall has multiple existing protections in place and continues to add security protections as new threats are identified.”
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Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 120 ST-Line Navigation 5dr Powershift
A Volvo spokesperson said: “Volvo Cars uses an industry standard with its Keyless technology, and these types of attacks are extremely rare. Nevertheless, we constantly work on updating and applying the latest technology to remove any remaining risks. For example we have recently updated our cars to a more advanced keyless technology with higher safety and security standards, and we are constantly investigating new solutions to further prevent relay station attack.” A Mercedes-Benz spokesperson. “All Mercedes-Benz vehicles have extensive security and anti-theft protection systems. Data security, data protection and anti-theft protection are important elements in our research and development activities and the development of protection and safety mechanisms is continued over the entire life cycle of a vehicle. “When enhancing our protective mechanisms we take into account the latest knowledge about criminal methods and about attacks on security systems. We also offer our customers the option of deactivating the radio signal with two clicks of the key in order to prevent abuse.” A BMW spokesperson said: “BMW vehicles, along with those of many other manufacturers, have been targeted by organised criminal operations using highly sophisticated equipment to steal vehicles. BMW’s specialist security teams work constantly to design and enhance the best possible vehicle security systems. We also work in partnership with police and other authorities in responding to the latest threats and anticipating new ones. The challenge evolves continually as organised-criminals, targeting cars, become ever more sophisticated.”
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Thousands of motorists could now be at risk
A spokesperson for Audi said “Audi takes the illegal use of radio path lengthening systems very seriously. We are continually working on improving safety systems in order to hinder or prevent such manipulation. Audi is liaising with the authorities on this matter. You will understand that we are unable to comment on the technical details of theft protection measures, because such information could be used by third parties to the detriment of our customers.” A spokesperson for Ford said: “Ford takes vehicle security very seriously and we heavily invest in security solutions that are built into our vehicles to deter theft. Our security team routinely monitors and investigates new ways thieves are targeting our vehicles to maintain a high level of deterrence. We are constantly learning more about the latest techniques thieves are using to gain access to vehicles, and whether there are additional enhancements we can make in our vehicles.” A spokesperson for Mazda said: “Mazda is aware of the problem of car theft by keyless-entry hacks and is continually studying countermeasures. Although we cannot disclose any specifics at the present point in time, Mazda is committed to protecting the safety and assets of our customers and will continue developing technologies to combat the constantly evolving problem of car theft.” Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Fiat, Infiniti, Jaguar Land Rover, Lexus, Mini, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Ssangyong,Tesla, Toyota and Volkswagen are yet to respond. Kia and Honda with declined to comment and Subaru said that because the cars tested were German, the study doesn’t affect them as the UK car specs is different.
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The cars allegedly susceptible to keyless car hacks are: Alfa Romeo - Giulia (4/2016) Audi- Q2, A3, A4, A4 Avant, A5, A6, A6 Allroad, R8, SQ7, TTS BMW- 225xe, 318i, 318d, 520d, 640d, 730d, 740, 740d, X1, X1 SDrive 18d Citroen - DS4 CrossBack, C3 Pure Tech, C4 Picasso, C4 Picasso HDI, Spacetourer Fiat - 124 Spider Ford - Eco-Sport, Edge, Focus RS, Galaxy. Mustang, S-Max Honda - HR-V Hyundai - i10, i30, i30 1.4 T-GDI, iX35 Fuel Cell, i40, Santa Fe, Infiniti - Q30 Jaguar - F-Pace Kia - Niro Hybrid, Optima (11/2015), Optima (8/2016)Optima Plugin-Hybrid (10/2016) Land Rover - Discovery, Range Rover Evoque Lexus - RX450h Mazda - CX 5, 3 Skyactive Mercedes - E220d, E220d T-Modell Mini - Clubman, Cooper S Cabriolet Mitsubishi - Outlander (5/2016), Outlander (12/2013), Space Star Nissan - Leaf (5/2012), Leaf (5/2016), Navara, Qashqai (02/2016), Qashqai+2 (11/2013) Opel - Ampera, Astra
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Peugeot - 508w, 3008 Renault - Captur, Clio, Kadjar, Megane, Megane Grandtour, Scenic, Talisman. Talisman Grandtour, Traffic, Seat - Ateca Skoda - Kodiaq, Octavia (12/2015) Octavia (2/12016), Superb 1.6TDi Ssangyong - Tivoli XDi Suzuki - SX4 S-Cross, Baleno, Vitara Subaru - Levorg Tesla - Model S P85 Toyota - C-HR 1.8 Hybrid, Mirai, Prius, Prius 1.8 Hybrid, RAV4, Verso Volvo - V40, S90, S90 D5, V90 D5, XC90 T8 Volkswagen - Golf 7 GTD (10/2013), Golf 7 GTD (12/2016), Passat GTE, Tiguan (3/2016), Tiguan (7/2016)