https://www.reddit.com/r/Cyberpunk/comments/193oz03/this_rare_device_is_apparently_used_by_car/
Probably a canbus debugging tool, probably with a collection of captured start engine commands that were recorded and replayed.Read more
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74jgvp1x49o
Nov 16, 2025 — Gadgets used by criminals to steal keyless cars without breaking in are being sold online for more than £20,000, the BBC has found.Read more
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/27/key-reprogamming-devices-used-car-theft-rise-australia-ntwnfb
Feb 27, 2025 — Widely used in the UK and US for years, the devices are being used to unlock cars that use keyless entry instead of an ignition key.
https://www.invoxia.com/blog/gpstrackers/thieves-techniques-to-steal-cars-how-to-protect-yourself/
May 6, 2025 — Thieves often use electronic devices that emit signals to unlock vehicles without the owner's intervention. This technique is often used on ...Read more
https://leasing.com/guides/relay-car-theft-what-is-it-and-how-can-you-avoid-it/
Invest in a tracking device: A tracking device won't stop your vehicle being stolen, but it significantly increases chances of police recovering and returning ...Read more
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/car-theft-antenna-tablet-nbcla-exclusive/3807267/
Nov 20, 2025 — After thieves stole high-end cars, using technology like antennas and tablets, one locksmith said Thursday the devices can be purchased by ...Read more
https://pro-vigil.com/blog/how-to-prevent-keyless-car-theft/
Sep 4, 2025 — Keyless car theft is rising, and thieves use tactics like signal cloning, relay attacks, and even OBD hacking to steal vehicles in minutes ...Read more
https://www.ktvu.com/news/san-jose-police-say-thieves-using-new-devices-steal-cars-commit-more-crime
Apr 22, 2025 — Police say car thieves are using new devices to unlock keyless cars, bypassing ignition systems to easily access a vehicle.
https://www.wired.com/2017/04/just-pair-11-radio-gadgets-can-steal-car/
Apr 24, 2017 — The device near the car spoofs a signal from the key. That elicits a radio signal from the car's keyless entry system, which seeks a certain ...Read more
https://www.quora.com/How-do-car-thieves-steal-cars-with-transponder-keys
They use a device that picks up signals from inside your house from your car keys , boost it to another device an accomplice has and he can open ...Read more
https://www.foxla.com/news/california-police-warn-new-trend-among-criminals-stealing-cars
Dec 4, 2025 — Within the past two weeks, police investigators have come across thieves using sophisticated equipment and computer smarts to steal cars.Read more
https://www.fox29.com/news/high-tech-car-thieves-cloning-key-fobs-steal-newer-vehicle-models
Mar 13, 2025 — Investigators say the most disturbing part is that crooks are using new technology to clone victims' key fobs to steal their cars.Read more
https://www.confused.com/compare-car-insurance/guides/eight-types-of-vehicle-theft
1. Keyless car theft · 2. Hanoi burglary · 3. Turbo decoder theft · 4. Transponder key cloning · 5. On-board diagnostics (OBD) compromise · 6. Electronic control ...Read more
https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/transport/car-safety-security/prevent-push-start-car-theft-obd-lock.html
Mar 5, 2025 — Car thieves are using key programming devices to steal vehicles with start buttons, leading to a surge in Victorian car theft.