Relay attack article on Wired..still a problem apparently

[petercc9]

Teslas Can Still Be Stolen With a Cheap Radio Hack—Despite New Keyless Tech

EXCLUSIVE: Ultra-wideband radio has been heralded as the solution for “relay attacks” that are used to steal cars in seconds. But researchers found Teslas equipped with it are as vulnerable as ever.

www.wired.com

 

[3sr+buyer]

TL;DR -- turn on PIN-to-drive if you are concerned about this method of car theft. (But there are still other ways to steal a car, such as using a tow truck.)

 

[JMGNC]

Just turned on pin to drive based on your post. Thanks.

 

[dusty22]

I considered using pin to drive but if the screen fails, there is no way to start the car. If you're really worried, use the key card exclusively.

 

[tzgator]

Or if you have an Android and don’t keep Bluetooth on, just use NFC on the B pillar.

 

[CapsEngineer]

I considered using pin to drive but if the screen fails, there is no way to start the car. If you're really worried, use the key card exclusively.

 

[MOE J]

Warning stickers for car,flashing warning light for car, car alarm, turn off uwb on phone, phone pin, pin to drive, rfid bag blocks signals, old fashioned club bar to lock steering wheel, sentry mode turned on.

 

[CapsEngineer]

Warning stickers for car,flashing warning light for car, car alarm, turn off uwb on phone, phone pin, pin to drive, rfid bag blocks signals, old fashioned club bar to lock steering wheel, sentry mode turned on.

Rottweiler (with dog mode on)? Armed guard?

 

[MOE J]

Ya a nice addition to dog mode.