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Rising Car Theft Rates Prompt Calls for Stronger Digital Security Measures
Car theft is becoming an increasingly rampant problem across Canada, with alarming statistics showing that at least 32 cars are being stolen daily in Toronto alone. This has prompted police to launch primary operations such as Project Touchdown, which aims to intercept illegal guns, drugs and cars stolen by organized criminals. In addition, thieves have become increasingly sophisticated, using portable devices that can access a car's onboard computer and tools that magnify a key fob's signals. The theft of Ram trucks has been particularly problematic, with Ontario police issuing warnings about a rash of such thefts.
Vehicle owners are understandably frustrated and call for car manufacturers to act. Many have taken reasonable security precautions, such as using security cameras and keeping key fobs in Faraday pouches to block signals, but these have proven ineffective against tech-savvy thieves. Cybersecurity expert Cladiu Popa emphasizes the need for car manufacturers to keep up with security vulnerabilities and implement passwords and dual authentication measures. Stellantis, which makes the Ram, is already rolling out new security measures that will make it harder to clone key fobs and allow vehicle owners to require a passcode to go faster than a certain speed.
With the rise of tech-savvy thieves, protecting your car from theft has become more critical than ever.
Rising Car Theft Rates Prompt Calls for Stronger Digital Security Measures
Car theft is becoming an increasingly rampant problem across Canada, with alarming statistics showing that at least 32 cars are being stolen daily in Toronto alone. This has prompted police to launch primary operations such as Project Touchdown, which aims to intercept illegal guns, drugs and cars stolen by organized criminals. In addition, thieves have become increasingly sophisticated, using portable devices that can access a car's onboard computer and tools that magnify a key fob's signals. The theft of Ram trucks has been particularly problematic, with Ontario police issuing warnings about a rash of such thefts.
Vehicle owners are understandably frustrated and call for car manufacturers to act. Many have taken reasonable security precautions, such as using security cameras and keeping key fobs in Faraday pouches to block signals, but these have proven ineffective against tech-savvy thieves. Cybersecurity expert Cladiu Popa emphasizes the need for car manufacturers to keep up with security vulnerabilities and implement passwords and dual authentication measures. Stellantis, which makes the Ram, is already rolling out new security measures that will make it harder to clone key fobs and allow vehicle owners to require a passcode to go faster than a certain speed.
With the rise of tech-savvy thieves, protecting your car from theft has become more critical than ever.