| Thieves are becoming quicker, savvier, and | | | | 1 second without the victim knowing. They use |
| more advanced. Vehicles, which are equipped | | | | the laptop to try various combinations until |
| with computer-based security system, keyless | | | | the right combinations were yielded. Finally, |
| entry and ignition systems, can now be stolen | | | | they gained entrance to the car and started |
| in just a few seconds. | | | | it. |
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| How do you steal a car in 15 seconds? Some | | | | Advanced Anti-theft system is a necessity. |
| thieves force the window of the car to have a | | | | Nonetheless, they have to really serve their |
| good opening. The car door is later unlocked | | | | purpose. These days, OEM and aftermarket |
| and locked. They then pop the hood, | | | | immobilizers are now integrated in Chrysler, |
| disconnect the battery and look for the | | | | Hyundai, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Ford |
| ignition cable. If still, the method does not | | | | accessories. Other cars with this safety |
| work, thieves have ample time to manipulate | | | | feature are Dodge Neon, Lincoln Continental |
| car alarm. The next thing the car owner knows | | | | and Town Car, Plymouth Breeze, Toyota |
| is that his fancy car is nowhere to be found. | | | | Landcruiser and 4Runner, Ford Windstar, Crown |
| | | | Victoria, and Contour, and the Mercury |
| This manner of stealing a car is prevalent in | | | | Marquis. Jeep Cherokee accessories and Nissan |
| Europe. Thieves further employ decrypting the | | | | Pathfinder accessories also integrate |
| 40-bit code sequence to unlock the car's | | | | sophisticated immobilizer systems. |
| door, disengage security system and - | | | | |
| transfer ownership. This is for the reason | | | | The immobilizer contains a transponder. The |
| that the owner of the code becomes the owner | | | | latter also contains unalterable |
| of the car. | | | | identification code. It works by employing |
| | | | radio frequency and signal powers. |
| How do you steal a car in less than 15 | | | | |
| seconds? To steal a keyless car, all it takes | | | | As technology develops, thieves as well, |
| is the know-how on Basic Encryption 101. In | | | | become more and more advanced. Moreover, car |
| the Johns Hopkins/RSA study, the authors | | | | owners clamor for cutting-edge ignition keys |
| simulated the car's ignition system using a | | | | that no one or nothing can copy. |
| laptop. They made several scans in less than | | | | |