Security & ScamsWireless Security
The Relay Theft
Thieves can stretch your car key's signal from inside your house
Your car key sits on a hook inside the house, yet two people outside drive off with your car. How is that even possible?
You'll find out
- How a keyless car checks for its key
- How two boxes stretch the signal
- What actually stops the trick
Why it matters
Many cars open with no button press, and knowing how the trick works shows why a simple pouch beats strong encryption.
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