#BelleAffaire 🚨 Dismantling by #police from #ComCyberGend of an international criminal organization that facilitated car theft by hacking:
➡️ 53 thousand connections;
➡️ 2.7 million euros in damages;
➡️ 31 detentions;@Europol @Евроюст #YUNALKO pic.twitter.com/exFFFhUv2K

– National Gendarmerie (@Gendarmerie) October 15, 2022

Having your car stolen is undoubtedly one of the biggest fears of motorists. Because a car is obviously very expensive in most cases, and above all, it’s still very useful for daily transportation. Without a car, it’s difficult to get to work or pick up the kids from school, for example, unless you live in a big city. So it’s fair to say that most of us take every possible precaution to avoid having our beloved treasure stolen. And yet, thieves are racing in the imagination to find ways to achieve their goals with new and more innovative methods.

CAN Invader bypasses a car’s security system and accesses everything, including locks and ignition, in minutes and without damaging the vehicle, making it difficult for the police.
A simple way to protect yourself from it is to use a steering wheel lock. pic.twitter.com/1fqUPc4V60

—⛩Ryo Saeba⛩ (@Ryo_Saeba_3) November 12, 2021

Electronic flight

We often think about car jack, a technique that consists in detaining a driver while he is stopped in order to steal his car. But to tell the truth, this method seems to be less and less used by bandits who prefer to take less risks. This is how a new process appeared a few years ago, with the development of electronic keys. It is about jack mouse, which then consists of hacking the key to be able to get into the car and start it, all without hacking. It’s scary, but more and more often. Specifically, thieves buy a box online that collects waves from the key and can then use it to turn on the ignition and make off with the car.

How to protect against this?

Fortunately, this method can be combated. When you are at home, remember not to leave yours car keys too close to a door or window. It’s best to wrap it in aluminum to block the waves though. If you are in traffic, always make sure your vehicle is securely locked before you leave. This will significantly reduce the risk of its theft.

Thanks to electronic theft, or “mouse theft”, stealing a vehicle without breaking and entering has become child’s play for thieves. 👨‍💻🚗

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— Coyote_Officiel (@Coyote_Officiel) June 19, 2020