US EditionLA man says thieves cloned key fob signal to break into his BMW
- A Los Angeles man reported that thieves cloned his BMW's key fob signal to break into the car twice last week without causing damage.
- The break-ins occurred hours apart with the car locked and no windows smashed, while police investigate how the burglars accessed it using cloned signals.
- Similar vehicle thefts involve criminals using electronic devices to relay key fob radio frequencies and trick cars into unlocking, a rising concern in places like Ontario and Milwaukee.
- Ontario intends to introduce amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that would empower police and authorized personnel to confiscate electronic devices linked to auto theft, providing law enforcement with improved tools to prevent vehicle theft before it occurs.
- These developments suggest increasing law enforcement efforts against signal-based car thefts, while owners are advised to use signal-blocking pouches to protect key fobs from signal relay attacks.
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Ontario Seeks to Crack Down on Auto Theft by Allowing Police to Seize Fob Hacking Tools
Ontario is introducing legislation that would give law enforcement the authority to stop and search vehicles for auto theft devices, including fob hacking tools. The provincial government made the announcement on April 29, saying it was part of a series of changes to tackle the high volume of car thefts in the province. In 2024, Interpol put Canada on its list of top targets for auto theft. The new legislation will amend the Highway Traffic Act …
Ontario government wants to give police authority to search for, seize electronic tools used by car thieves
Proposed bill would crack down on devices used to wirelessly hack into cars, Ontario's transportation minister said Tuesday. The province will also establish a team dedicated to supporting police in Ontario's auto theft hot spots.
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