They’re small, they’re convenient, and, according to security researchers, they’re extremely hackable. The car key fob doesn’t exactly have the greatest reputation when it comes to digital security.

The key fobs for European cars and SUVs are typically the most expensive, thanks to their sophisticated rolling-code encryption to prevent theft ... A local Volkswagen dealer we spoke with told us a ...

Gone are when you couldn't start your car's engine without a physical key. Modern vehicles today come with key fobs that are more useful than just starting your car and locking and unlocking its doors ...

A digital hack is being used to steal cars. Even if your car has the latest technology, it can still be a target as thieves are using a device that intercepts the signal from your key fob that will ...

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.

Ok, My wife and I just bought her her first car, a '95 VW Jetta III. We picked it up last night and she loves it (which is good, because I'm not too thrilled with a small car with a 4 cylinder, 115hp ...

I'll be honest and say I don't know a tremendous amount about key cloning but my understanding is that it's far less common than relay theft. Both techniques are feasible ways to steal a keyless entry ...