Security News > 2022 > October > Hacking Automobile Keyless Entry Systems
2022-10-17 15:07
The criminals targeted vehicles with keyless entry and start systems, exploiting the technology to get into the car and drive away.
A total of 22 locations were searched, and over EUR 1 098 500 in criminal assets seized.
The criminals targeted keyless vehicles from two French car manufacturers.
Among those arrested feature the software developers, its resellers and the car thieves who used this tool to steal vehicles.
The article doesn't say how the hacking tool got installed into cars.
Were there crooked auto mechanics, dealers, or something else?
News URL
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2022/10/hacking-automobile-keyless-entry-systems.html