04/03/2024
🚘 We’ve come a long way since hot wiring. While those now rudimentary methods are still used here and there, thieves’ methods have evolved just as vehicle technology has.
The most common ways vehicles are stolen include:
1️⃣ Master Keys
Master keys, as their name entails, can open any lock for a specific model and year of car. They are made by manufacturers for use during production and to make it easier for dealerships to move cars around their lot.
2️⃣ Forced Entry
Yes, this is still a thing. Thieves still sometimes smash a vehicle window or break the door lock to gain entry.
3️⃣ Keyless Entry Hacking
Newer cars are now largely governed by onboard computers that control everything from door locks to ignition and even steering in certain models. Manufacturers also increasingly have phone apps that let owners execute a variety of features. These systems are easily hacked by experienced thieves, allowing them to gain access and launch keyless ignition to steal the car.
4️⃣ On-board Diagnostic Port Hacking
This port is often present on newer cars and is used by mechanics to gain a variety of information on the car that can be helpful in fixing it. However, this can also allow hackers to gain access to the car’s electronic control unit (ECU).
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