put a $2.00 switch under the dash
Posted on 07/09/2018 8:16:52 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Given that the best way to store your car keys at night is by putting them in a coffee can, what's an ex-FBI agent's advice to protect cars from theft during the day? Wrap car fobs in aluminum foil.
“Although it's not ideal, it is the most inexpensive way,” said Holly Hubert, a cybersecurity expert who retired in 2017 from the FBI in Buffalo, New York. “The cyber threat is so dynamic and ever changing, it’s hard for consumers to keep up.”
Now, as CEO of GlobalSecurityIQ, she suggests clients go online and spend a few dollars and buy what’s called a Faraday bag to shield the fob signal from potential theft. Imagine a traditional sandwich bag made of foil instead of plastic. Thing is, the car is always waiting for the fob signal. Thieves can buy legitimate devices that amplify the fob signal sitting unprotected in a purse, a pocket, on a counter at home or even just copy the code to access the vehicle.
Copying code from key fobs isn’t difficult. And this is something the auto industry and insurance companies are monitoring closely.
The cheap (or homemade) metal protection covers, named for the scientist who figured out how to block an electromagnetic field, can prevent thieves from having access to vehicles with a wireless fob. Currently, thieves can capture fob signals from outside a home, office or hotel room.
“You know it works if you can’t unlock a car door when the fob is inside,” said Moshe Shlisel, CEO of GuardKnox Cyber Technologies and a veteran of the Israeli Air Force who helped develop cyber protection for fighter jets and missile defense systems . “The credit card holders don’t work because they’re essentially a net rather than a wall.”
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Fat absorbs flavors and so it has picked up everything that has been stored with it.
The fob is not transmitting 24X7
In the late fall, I could leave it out for a soon to hibernate black bear.
We have no shortage of bear in these parts.
Everyone make sure you’re nice and terrified of your new technology.
Just don't pour it in your compost heap.
A Mechanic can simply install a hidden off/on switch in the starter solenoid circuit.
Only when you use it. I think the difference is keyless ignition where the car interrogates the fob. But with the unlocking fob like most of us have, the only time it is turned on is when we press the button.
The card readers are more secure. I don't believe it is possible to clone a reader and even if they did they would only get one fraudulent transaction. The private key on the chip is always safe. In contrast the rogue swipe strip readers could read your credit card strip and then make unlimited transactions with the information.
No doubt. But that's because it has a button to press to transmit. The keyless ignition fobs have no button. While they also don't transmit 24x7 I think they can be interrogated at any time.
If you have a keyless start fob, a safe portable tin container is available on Amazon. Search for (Aluminium Cosmetic Container Silver). I use something similar that I purchased from EBAY. I put some felt inside the can to lessen rattle noise. Make sure you buy the can with the screwable lid. BTW, I am a retired EMC Engineer with much experience with RFI, etc.
Thx
None for a '94 Toyota 4X4 either. First world problems. I've never understood why people would buy into all of this electronic crap in their vehicles. Maybe I don't see all the shiny. KISS! Keep it simple stupid!
LOLOL!!! Perfect!
We have a 10 x 12 storage shed for all that other stuff.
We have a 10 x 12 storage shed for all that stuff. Our expensive cars are in the garage. A the end of 10 years, which is about how long we keep a car, it’s very obvious they’ve been garaged their whole life.
The fob is not transmitting 24X7
There’s the kind you are referring to, which only does something when you push the button.
There’s also the kind which let anyone with a fob just walk up, pull the handle to open the door, and push a button to start the car - while merely carrying the fob. It is most likely only this latter kind which is being spoken of.
put a $2.00 switch under the dash
And when you drive a 20 year old vehicle, no one trys to steal it. Simple and inexpensive to keep running. I live the KISS principle in daily life.
“I wonder, does the guy in the song actually drive the Red Barchetta or is he just “ dreaming with his uncle by the fireside” about driving it.”
Interesting - I’ve never though of that. I would guess not - but I’ve guessed wrong lots of times too! I suppose he is dreaming about what it was like in the old days and all the freedom his uncle had.
And yes - what with automated cars, mass transit, etc. - folks ARE talking about this sort of stuff. I don’t see it happening in America though. One - it is part of who we are (yes, that can change I suppose), but - it is a long ways with not much of anything between Seattle and Minneapolis. Other than a nice car ride with some tourist attractions. Although I suppose some would prefer to get in their transport pod, go to sleep and wake up in time for breakfast in Missoula.
As for the Rush song - I prefer the live versions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eULGEKncHvI
Come to think of it, neither did a couple of the cars I used to have. Could be a “feature” on different models/makes. Ours are Fords, and unlock when you touch the door if your fob is in your pocket or close by. No hard key any more, just a “Start” button.
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