RENTON, Wash. — An 18-year-old Tacoma man was arrested by the Renton Police Department (RPD) for several charges surrounding two car thefts, which they say he achieved using a key fob programming ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are warning drivers of newer model push-to-start vehicles that thieves are using advanced technology to steal cars without needing the original key. "I've ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vehicle theft is a serious problem nationwide, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting that a car was stolen ...

Dead fob battery in a parking garage at midnight? That sinking feeling hits different when you’re miles from home and facing a locksmith bill that costs more than your dinner date. Every modern key ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.

Modern car thieves don’t need to break windows or hot-wire ignitions anymore. They’re using relay attacks to steal keyless entry vehicles in under 30 seconds, often while you’re sleeping upstairs.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With car thefts on the rise across the U.S., police are urging vehicle owners to take extra precautions. Criminals are increasingly using technology that can trick cars into unlocking ...

While cars with features like large screens to use Apple CarPlay effectively and dashboards fitted with cool accessories have certainly made our lives easier, technology can prove to be a bane in ...

Long gone are the days of having to use an actual key to unlock your car doors. Modern vehicles typically come with a remote key fob — a term with an interesting backstory — allowing you to lock and ...

A top global cybersecurity expert says the threat of car theft now is greater than ever and urges taking simple precautions to prevent car owners from becoming victims of tech-savvy criminals. Thieves ...

In 2020, Apple added a digital car key feature to its Wallet app, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start compatible vehicles with select iPhone and Apple Watch models. The feature is based on the ...

We really are living in the future when your car just magically knows you're there without you having to do anything. The jingling of keys used to be the universal symptom of turning a car on, but ...