Category: key fob

Researchers found another way to potentially clone Model S key fobs

Post author By Randall
Post date August 28, 2019
Categories In gear, key fob, Security, Tech, Tesla, Transportation, vulnerability

[ad_1] Apparently, the vulnerability allows hackers to break the 80-bit encryption by cracking two 40-bit keys instead. The new attack has a shorter range than the first, and it takes a bit longer than a couple of seconds, but it’s still doable. Model S owners don’t have to worry about bad actors using the flaw […]

Kia made a tiny Faraday cage to protect your wireless key from thieves

Post author By Randall
Post date July 4, 2019
Categories In car, Cars, faraday, faraday cage, gear, key fob, keyless, keyless entry, kia, kiasafe, Security, Tech, Transportation, wireless key

[ad_1] The case is available for £10 (slightly under $13) both during the transfer process for both new and existing Kia owners. Before you ask: yes, Kia is fully aware that this isn’t an ideal situation. It’s promising that future wireless key fobs are “as close to impervious to attack as possible” through technologies like […]