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U.S. Vehicle Thefts Drop; Keyless Cars Still Vulnerable

1/2/2026

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U.S. vehicle thefts declined from over 1 million in 2023 to about 850,000 in 2024 and fell in early 2025.
Relay attacks account for more than 80% of keyless-car thefts by intercepting fob signals to unlock and start vehicles.
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation agreed to provide free hardware fixes for vehicles lacking anti-theft technology after facing lawsuits.
Experts advise using Faraday pouches for key fobs to improve security.

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Story summary

U.S. vehicle thefts declined from over 1 million in 2023 to about 850,000 in 2024 and fell in early 2025.
Relay attacks account for more than 80% of keyless-car thefts by intercepting fob signals to unlock and start vehicles.
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation agreed to provide free hardware fixes for vehicles lacking anti-theft technology after facing lawsuits.
Experts advise using Faraday pouches for key fobs to improve security.