The issue is that the hoodlums aren’t bothering to verify if the Kia they target is old or new, does or doesn’t have push button start or even one of the models possibly affected. They see Kia and think…let’s try it. They break in, damage the vehicle, see its pushbutton and just say oh well let’s move on to another. That’s why this issue is affecting ALL Kia’s in some way, shape or form.
We are all going to be paying for this through increased insurance premiums.
Insurers Sue Hyundai And Kia Over Costs Of Vehicle Hot-wiring - WorldNewsEra
The widespread theft of vulnerable older Hyundai and Kia models not equipped with a crucial anti-theft device could end up costing the U.S. insurance industry
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If they dont open a door and brake a rear window and climb in they still can drive away after the update
First case of Kia stolen after security software upgrade reported in New Orleans
Kia rolled out a software update to prevent more than eight million vulnerable vehicles from easy theft, but already there’s been a case of a Kia stolen.
www.wwltv.com
Ughh, hopefully the keyless are less prone. Sounds like when my Audi got stolen last year. Bullet casings and they drove it for nearly 2 weeks adding over 700 miles, spray painted parts of it different colors, sold the custom rims and tires put on cheap ones, took out the customs floor mats and also put in different ones, stuck a baby onboard sticker in the rear, and destroyed the undercarriage (which put the estimate beyond repair). Probably did hard drug in it as it stank of something foul, but Progressive didn't test for substances regardless of my suspicions. No one ever discovered how it was stolen, it used a digital inserted key FOB, steering column was intact with only the passenger window broken out. Ended up being a blessing in disguise because insurance paid actual market value, which was way more for what I could sell it for or get in trade. I wouldn't of wanted a nasty tainted vehicle back regardless!If they dont open a door and brake a rear window and climb in they still can drive away after the update
First case of Kia stolen after security software upgrade reported in New Orleans
Kia rolled out a software update to prevent more than eight million vulnerable vehicles from easy theft, but already there’s been a case of a Kia stolen.
Push button can be more difficult to swipe or not but their still stolen regularly and not that difficult overall.
When your key fob is in close proximity to the vehicle, thief's use a repeater and all they have to do is get close enough to where your FOB so that repeater can pick up the signal and broadcast it to them so they can on-lock and start the vehicle.
Invest in a KeyFob blocker like this one to store the FOB at home:
Amazon.com: Upgraded Faraday Bag for Key Fob (2 Pack),Premium Faraday Key Fob Protector– Car RFID Signal Blocking, Car Security Protection Pouch, Anti-Theft Pouch, Anti-Hacking Case Blocker-Black. : Automotive
Amazon.com: Upgraded Faraday Bag for Key Fob (2 Pack),Premium Faraday Key Fob Protector– Car RFID Signal Blocking, Car Security Protection Pouch, Anti-Theft Pouch, Anti-Hacking Case Blocker-Black. : Automotive
www.amazon.com
There are several other ways to protect vs thief but thinking that push button start is not vulnerable is not one of them, just sayin..
Not vulnerable to the Kia Boys hack is what I meant. I’m well aware that there is no such thing as a theft proof vehicle. Just sayin.Push button can be more difficult to swipe or not but their still stolen regularly and not that difficult overall.
When your key fob is in close proximity to the vehicle, thief's use a repeater and all they have to do is get close enough to where your FOB so that repeater can pick up the signal and broadcast it to them so they can on-lock and start the vehicle.
Invest in a KeyFob blocker like this one to store the FOB at home:
Amazon.com: Upgraded Faraday Bag for Key Fob (2 Pack),Premium Faraday Key Fob Protector– Car RFID Signal Blocking, Car Security Protection Pouch, Anti-Theft Pouch, Anti-Hacking Case Blocker-Black. : Automotive
Amazon.com: Upgraded Faraday Bag for Key Fob (2 Pack),Premium Faraday Key Fob Protector– Car RFID Signal Blocking, Car Security Protection Pouch, Anti-Theft Pouch, Anti-Hacking Case Blocker-Black. : Automotivewww.amazon.com
There are several other ways to protect vs thief but thinking that push button start is not vulnerable is not one of them, just sayin..
There's a pretty big difference between a theft that a tween with a screwdriver can perform in seconds and something that requires a modicum of technical knowledge, specific equipment, proximity to the key.Push button can be more difficult to swipe or not but their still stolen regularly and not that difficult overall.
When your key fob is in close proximity to the vehicle, thief's use a repeater and all they have to do is get close enough to where your FOB so that repeater can pick up the signal and broadcast it to them so they can on-lock and start the vehicle.
Invest in a KeyFob blocker like this one to store the FOB at home:
Amazon.com: Upgraded Faraday Bag for Key Fob (2 Pack),Premium Faraday Key Fob Protector– Car RFID Signal Blocking, Car Security Protection Pouch, Anti-Theft Pouch, Anti-Hacking Case Blocker-Black. : Automotive
Amazon.com: Upgraded Faraday Bag for Key Fob (2 Pack),Premium Faraday Key Fob Protector– Car RFID Signal Blocking, Car Security Protection Pouch, Anti-Theft Pouch, Anti-Hacking Case Blocker-Black. : Automotivewww.amazon.com
There are several other ways to protect vs thief but thinking that push button start is not vulnerable is not one of them, just sayin..
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