Radio-frequency identification

Kia And Hyundai’s Software Update Is Actually Reducing Thefts

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Kia And Hyundai’s Software Update Is Actually Reducing Thefts

Photo: Hyundai For the past few years, Kia and Hyundai vehicles have been targeted by thieves thanks to a security flaw popularized on TikTok. The company responded with a software update meant to mitigate the vulnerability, and now we’re seeing the results of that effort. The verdict? It’s better than nothing. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 … Read more

The Feds Are Banning The Zero Flipper For Car Thefts In Canada

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The Feds Are Banning The Zero Flipper For Car Thefts In Canada

The federal government of Canada is banning the Flipper Zero due to its alleged use in car thefts. The feds say criminals are using the Flipper to steal cars by intercepting and copying wireless signals that key fobs emit. This is mostly wrong, according to Vice, which cites cybersecurity experts who say the Flipper is … Read more