I Outsmarted Pro Car Thieves

Summary by Krater

The creator investigates how car thieves bypass modern security systems by reverse-engineering a relay attack device and testing its effectiveness on various vehicles. The video concludes that car relay attacks can be prevented using a simple tin can or aluminum foil pouch.

From the video

Answers: How do car thieves steal cars using relay attacks and how can I protect my car?

• Car theft techniques
• Relay attacks
• Key fob signal boosting
• Vehicle security systems
• Faraday cages

What it concludes

• Thieves use relay attack devices to boost key fob signals and steal cars in seconds without triggering alarms.
• Modern cars can be successfully stolen using a relay attack device even when parked behind gates.
• Storing your key fob inside a tin can or wrapped in aluminum foil blocks the key fob signal and prevents relay attacks.
• Teenagers are responsible for 75% of all stolen cars, often for joyrides or shipping them overseas.
• Using a Faraday cage or a simple foil pouch is a cheap and effective way to protect your car from relay attacks.