ARTICLE
7 January 2019

A New Year's Resolution: Wrap Your Car Fob In Foil!

FH
Foley Hoag LLP

Contributor

Foley Hoag provides innovative, strategic legal services to public, private and government clients. We have premier capabilities in the life sciences, healthcare, technology, energy, professional services and private funds fields, and in cross-border disputes. The diverse experiences of our lawyers contribute to the exceptional senior-level service we deliver to clients.
Happy New Year! While you are making (and soon breaking) your resolutions, here's another lifestyle change to consider for 2019: putting your car fob in foil at night before you go to sleep.
United States Privacy

Happy New Year! While you are making (and soon breaking) your resolutions, here's another lifestyle change to consider for 2019: putting your car fob in foil at night before you go to sleep. Why? Because the fob's signal can be hacked; thieves can hijack the signal to enter your car and steal it and/or its contents.

According to an article in the Detroit Free Press, your "car is always waiting for the fob signal. Thieves can buy legitimate devices that amplify the fob signal sitting unprotected in a purse, a pocket, on a counter at home or even just copy the code to access the vehicle. Copying code from key fobs isn't difficult. And this is something the auto industry and insurance companies are monitoring closely."

The automobile industry has been aware of this problem for over two years, but has failed to act. So it's up to individuals to secure their fobs for the time-being.

To view Foley Hoag's Security, Privacy and The Law Blog please click here

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More