Cleverly, thieves like your Beepy Beeper as well ... since they can record whatever it transmits. (Daily Mail: Thieves could steal your car by holding a bag up to your front door)
Many high-end cars now use a keyless start system, which means they can be unlocked simply by having a fob nearby.
The fobs contain computer chips and security codes that are detected by a computer inside the car.
Once the fob has been recognised as being close by, the driver can start the car’s engine with just the press of a button.
- DM
However ...
He warned that the only way to protect your car from similar thefts is to keep your key fob inside a metal box, or even inside the fridge.
‘The metal blocks the signal,’ he said. ‘We think these keyless fobs continually emit a signal. You can turn them off but most people don’t.
‘We think, from analysing CCTV, [the thieves] are using a device to extend the signal – which makes it appear the fob is closer than it is.’
The BMW’s owners didn’t want to be identified, but have released the CCTV footage to warn other motorists.
‘We are extremely concerned our BMW could be stolen in this way,’ they said. ‘We see this as a significant security breach.’
- DM
Note: we love the Fob in the Fridge solution. Welcome to the New Age.
They are believed to have used a device in the handbag (Picture: Daily Mail)
Since this article appeared in the Daily Mail, all together now in your estimation of a word of it being true.
Readers: fucking zero
Good job.
Now where was there during that narrative that you saw how the clever perp with the bag initiated the open door / start motor function. Extending the range of the device doesn't do anything if you don't control it so the Rockhouse Bullshit Detector is ringing all bells at about this time.
Watson: the thief stole the handbag and the keys were in it
Outstanding work, Detective.
Many high-end cars now use a keyless start system, which means they can be unlocked simply by having a fob nearby.
The fobs contain computer chips and security codes that are detected by a computer inside the car.
Once the fob has been recognised as being close by, the driver can start the car’s engine with just the press of a button.
- DM
However ...
He warned that the only way to protect your car from similar thefts is to keep your key fob inside a metal box, or even inside the fridge.
‘The metal blocks the signal,’ he said. ‘We think these keyless fobs continually emit a signal. You can turn them off but most people don’t.
‘We think, from analysing CCTV, [the thieves] are using a device to extend the signal – which makes it appear the fob is closer than it is.’
The BMW’s owners didn’t want to be identified, but have released the CCTV footage to warn other motorists.
‘We are extremely concerned our BMW could be stolen in this way,’ they said. ‘We see this as a significant security breach.’
- DM
Note: we love the Fob in the Fridge solution. Welcome to the New Age.
They are believed to have used a device in the handbag (Picture: Daily Mail)
Since this article appeared in the Daily Mail, all together now in your estimation of a word of it being true.
Readers: fucking zero
Good job.
Now where was there during that narrative that you saw how the clever perp with the bag initiated the open door / start motor function. Extending the range of the device doesn't do anything if you don't control it so the Rockhouse Bullshit Detector is ringing all bells at about this time.
Watson: the thief stole the handbag and the keys were in it
Outstanding work, Detective.
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