The new feature implemented in some newly manufactured cars, such as the system “keyless”, makes our life easier. A convenient system, but unsafe.
A team made up of three Chinese researchers, Unicorn Team, has managed to hack this system “keyless”, managing to unlock cars up to 300 meters away. A real madness.
The mode?
Very simple. Through a radio device, they capture the signal sent by the key to transmit it over long distances to another device located near the vehicle. The vehicle detects this relayed signal, unlocks and is ready to drive. We leave you a video where you can see a demonstration:
How much does the invention cost?
20 Dollars, a little more than 18 euros con el cambio actual. Una ganga para los amigos de lo ajeno.
¿Cómo protegernos?
For the moment, la única protección posible ante este ataque es la protección mediante una jaula de Faraday, how, For example, envolver la llave en papel de aluminio. Un método casero muy efectivo para aislar las ondas de dispositivos ajenos.