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An article from a magazine that I receive, from a recent South Aus. Motor Vehicle Theft seminar.
"Car thieves in the future may need nothing more than a smartphone to steal a vehicle. A British security expert says car thieves are using increasingly sophisticated electronic tools, and with the rapid advancements in telematics and infotainment systems, drivers can use their smartphones to control some vehicle systems.
There is the possibility of criminals using such systems to steal vehicles, or possibly by using a virus or some type of malware to disable a vehicle's security system. Highly organised criminal networks are now involved in stealing cars in Europe, and it's a trend that could be soon seen in Aus."
Gives you something to think about.
One thing I like about the 150 Prado is that you only have to grab the front door handles, or push the buttons on the back door to lock/unlock the vehicle, with the fob in your pocket. As far as I am aware, the electronic signal between the fob and the Prado is contained in that small area right next to the Prado, whereas when you press the on/off buttons on the fob, the electronic signal will travel up to 100 metres through the air, and could be detected by a crook's electronic recorder when he is siting in a nearby vehicle.
I have been told such recording devices do exist, where the crook captures your electronic signal, and can then use it to disable the car security system once you walk away.
Some crooks have a car alarm fitted to their own vehicle, then work out a way to disable it. With the electronic age upon us, the crooks will be trying to beat the electronic systems.
No need to panic yet.
"Car thieves in the future may need nothing more than a smartphone to steal a vehicle. A British security expert says car thieves are using increasingly sophisticated electronic tools, and with the rapid advancements in telematics and infotainment systems, drivers can use their smartphones to control some vehicle systems.
There is the possibility of criminals using such systems to steal vehicles, or possibly by using a virus or some type of malware to disable a vehicle's security system. Highly organised criminal networks are now involved in stealing cars in Europe, and it's a trend that could be soon seen in Aus."
Gives you something to think about.
One thing I like about the 150 Prado is that you only have to grab the front door handles, or push the buttons on the back door to lock/unlock the vehicle, with the fob in your pocket. As far as I am aware, the electronic signal between the fob and the Prado is contained in that small area right next to the Prado, whereas when you press the on/off buttons on the fob, the electronic signal will travel up to 100 metres through the air, and could be detected by a crook's electronic recorder when he is siting in a nearby vehicle.
I have been told such recording devices do exist, where the crook captures your electronic signal, and can then use it to disable the car security system once you walk away.
Some crooks have a car alarm fitted to their own vehicle, then work out a way to disable it. With the electronic age upon us, the crooks will be trying to beat the electronic systems.
No need to panic yet.
Use to work in the Security Industry, fair enough it was commercial and industrial installs and not cars however we used to work on the theory that if you make it hard enough then olde Billy Burglar would go next door where it was an easier target.
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