Topic: Key Fob

2 chapters across the catalog

Upstaged!
Episode 957

957: Upstaged!

Anti-FOB Movement and Physical Key Security

A discussion regarding the security vulnerabilities of electronic fobs and near-field induction systems. The argument is made for a return to physical keys and combination locks to avoid being locked out during power outages. The current reliance on electronic access is characterized as security theater.

Lane Splitter
Episode 884 1:26:07 - 1:29:54

884: Lane Splitter

Key Fob Cloning and High-Tech Car Theft

NBC News reports on a "mystery device" used by thieves to break into and start modern cars by cloning the signal from wireless key fobs. The two-part device allows one thief to stand near the victim to capture the signal while another stands by the car to unlock it. Experts demonstrated the vulnerability on 17 different vehicle makes and models.