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Rising Theft Risk for Kias and Hyundais Sparks Security Measures

8/27/2025

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Police in East Earl Township report increased theft risk for Kia and Hyundai vehicles lacking engine immobilizers, despite a 2023 software fix.
Aurora, Colorado's MetroTrack program offers free Bluetooth trackers and steering wheel locks to improve vehicle security.
A new firmware for Flipper Zero raises concerns about hacking car models, but the developer states it exploits outdated vulnerabilities.

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Story summary

Police in East Earl Township report increased theft risk for Kia and Hyundai vehicles lacking engine immobilizers, despite a 2023 software fix.
Aurora, Colorado's MetroTrack program offers free Bluetooth trackers and steering wheel locks to improve vehicle security.
A new firmware for Flipper Zero raises concerns about hacking car models, but the developer states it exploits outdated vulnerabilities.