ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — A Facebook post is making the rounds about car thieves breaking into cars by mimicking your key fob. It isn’t a hoax and police say they have evidence about it ...

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 ...

Police have a warning for car drivers: criminals reportedly have a new, high-tech way to steal your vehicle – without ever touching a key. It’s called a ProPad, which ABC News reports is a tool ...

Police in Montgomery County are trying to track down some high-tech car thieves that targeted certain newer model cars. Three Hondas were stolen in Royersford overnight Wednesday. Police are even ...

Vernon Rollins of North Liberty, a familiar friendly face at the Coralville Costco, displays the columnist’s key fob which resulted in a recent clogged line at the store’s gas pumps. I love my 2014 ...

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — You may have seen social media posts about thieves breaking into cars by copying key fobs. It’s a real problem. It’s called a relay attack and here’s how it works.

You park your car, press the lock button on your key fob, and confidently walk away. You assume your vehicle is secure. But what if thieves could bypass your car's security system without even ...