The right software can turn your smartphone into a spy device that watches everything you do. Scary, I know. Here’s how to check if your phone is infected. While you’re at it, check your computer.

Someone recently broke into my car two nights in a row. The first time I figured it was a slip up on my end, and that I forgot to lock it after I got home. So I made a point of locking it and arming ...

Car thefts are rising, and thieves are using a surprising new method to steal Hyundais and Kias right from driveways. Police ...

BOSTON - Wireless key fobs are part of everyday life for car owners, but now AAA is warning hackers might use it against you. A supposed new TikTok challenge is teaching people how to use special ...

While it's expensive to replace a lost car key fob, there are cheaper options. “The cost to replace the latest key fobs can cost as much as $400 or more depending on the brand. Then add another $20 to ...

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.

What is a key fob, anyway? A key fob is a small remote device that allows you to control a keyless system. With a key fob, ...

Two weeks shy of a year ago, researchers revealed a serious flaw in the security of Tesla's vehicles. With little more than some standard radio equipment, they were able to defeat the encryption on a ...

In 2007, famous "car guy" Jeremy Clarkson announced to the Top Gear audience that he had learned something that morning that he found so astonishing he had to test it. It's an oft-repeated claim, ...

A key fob, also called a keyless entry remote or keyless transmitter, controls your vehicle’s locks, trunk and alarm from a distance. Every key fob must be programmed to connect with a vehicle before ...