Your remote car key isn’t a key. It's billions of them. It doesn’t have just one secret code to your car. That’d be too easy for someone to electronically intercept, copy and use. Instead, your car ...

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 ...

Apple's iPhones and Apple Watches have supported NFC for some time now, and now those NFC capabilities can be used to allow Apple users to lock, unlock, and start compatible NFC-enabled vehicles using ...

A group of German scientists is claiming it has broken the code of those remote key fobs that unlock your car. The claims have yet to be confirmed, but the claim raises valid concerns that a high-tech ...

Keyless ignition systems have become so convenient. But as with so many technological advancements comes the inevitable plague... hackers. How did we ever live without keyless-start cars? From not ...

The Apple Wallet app may soon offer digital Car Key support for select GM vehicles, according to newly discovered code. Apple's Car Key is already supported by more than 30 vehicle manufacturers. At ...

Car keys, sunglasses, and TV remotes have two things in common -- they are easy to lose and can be expensive to replace. If you lose a car key or just need another copy, you'll likely look for the ...

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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.