CHARLOTTE, N.C. — By now we've all heard of the "Kia Challenge," the social media trend that sparked a huge spike in car thefts across the country and in Charlotte. But did you know that criminals can ...

When residents of a downtown condo tower in Vancouver recently discovered security keys had been copied and distributed to non-residents, they hired a round-the-clock security guard to check everyone ...

On modern Chevrolet key fobs, the key itself is used as a tool to help you swap out the old battery for a new one.

INDIANAPOLIS — The number of car thefts is on the rise, and thieves could be cloning your key to do it. It is called a relay attack. A hacker can duplicate the code inside the key fob and create a new ...

Ever lose a car key, or have one go bad after a few years? You probably dreaded asking the dealer for a new one, worried about the cost, with some keys and fobs costing $300 or more. But you now have ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.

Long gone are the days of having to use an actual key to unlock your car doors. Modern vehicles typically come with a remote key fob -- a term with an interesting backstory-- allowing you to lock and ...

A top global cybersecurity expert says the threat of car theft now is greater than ever and urges taking simple precautions to prevent car owners from becoming victims of tech-savvy criminals. Thieves ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — By now we've all heard of the "Kia Challenge," the social media trend that sparked a huge spike in car thefts across the country and in Charlotte. But did you know that criminals can ...