Espresso22

Hello,

I’ve read about car thefts in Canada where they relay and amplify key fob signals. I use a faraday box for my fobs. What about digital key on iPhones using NFC? Is that technology safe or have you guys heard anything about hacks/thefts?

midcow3

You do realize when the key FOB is being used is when it is most vulnerable and during that time it is not inside a Faraday box and therefore is not protected. Near Field Technology (NFC) is secure but I am not sure how it can be or it will be implemented on the Lexus digital key in the future.

YMMV,
Midcow3

DaveDude

A Faraway box or bag is one part of reducing thefts. Thieves can create a new FOB by getting close to your front door late at night to amplify the signal. Otherwise they will gain entry to your car by smashing a window, pick a lock and then connect to the OBD port to create a new FOB. Surprising the old original CLUB seems to still be an effective deterrent as many thieves will move on. Unless they really want your car.

VomieroEmu

I've been seeing this same thing repeated on forums by folks in the GTA since at least 2016. I've never actually heard of a case of it being real. Obviously not every car theft news story goes through me first. It just seems like BS at this juncture but, also curious i've only seen it from people from the GTA.

DaveDude

Definitely an issue in the GTA. Lexus, Toyota Highlanders and Honda CRV's the preferred vehicles. They are stolen in the Toronto area and within 24 hours are crated and put on a ship in Montreal on their way down the St Lawrence river on there way to Africa. Many reports of Lexus SUV's driving around Africa with Ontario plates.

Basically any vehicle with a push button start can be stolen easily by connecting to the OBD port with a laptop. . Although they prefer Japanese as they are more reliable as parts are hard to get in Africa. They are now putting Airtags on vehicles in malls to track them for late night theft. My neighbours have lost a Highlander and a CRV. I park my Lexus in my garage.

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/gone-in-3...ario-1.5699987