The device thieves are using is not illegal on its own. It is something mechanics typically use. “They’ll have a blank key and they’re able to manipulate the system and reprogram this blank key ...

SEATTLE — Two 18-year-old men found with car-stealing gadgets "fit for a Hollywood movie" were arrested Sunday in Pioneer Square, according to Seattle police. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) said ...

A top global cybersecurity expert says the threat of car theft now is greater than ever and urges taking simple precautions to prevent car owners from becoming victims of tech-savvy criminals. Thieves ...

A remote’s signal can lock and unlock your car, but it can also be picked up by a potential thief. A class action in Quebec alleges that 13 automakers failed to make their vehicles less vulnerable to ...

WASHINGTON TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Police in Washington Township are urging residents to lock their cars after a string of overnight thefts. Four vehicles were stolen from driveways on Abbington Lane, ...

You may know the signs of a key fob with a bad battery: having to press the button multiple times or getting close to the car for activation to kick in. Sometimes the functions engage, and at other ...

A class-action lawsuit alleges that GM full-size trucks are too easy to steal. The lawsuit specifically covers the issue of ignition key fobs being cloned. 2010–2025 models of the GMC Sierra and Yukon ...

Prosecutors say an alleged car theft ring uses key fob programmers to steal cars, change their VINs and sell them to make a profit. GET ON THE 12 NEWS MOBILE APP. NEW TONIGHT AT SIX. ACROSS OUR AREA.

An investigation into stolen pickup truck tailgates has uncovered a deeper, more alarming trend in Houston: thieves are using high-tech tools to clone key fobs and drive away with vehicles in under ...

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 ...

HOUSTON — An auto theft investigation this week has prompted Harris County Sheriff's Office leaders to warn vehicle owners about ways to protect their cars or car parts from being stolen. The ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Auto theft is a prevalent crime across Harris and surrounding counties. Now, the Harris County Sheriff's Office is shedding light on how thieves may steal your car and ...