Relay theft is being taken to the next level with devices that can be bought online and unlock your car in less than 90 seconds. The Sun reports that car thieves are using mobile phones and bluetooth speakers to hide these devices that can connect to the electronics system. Hackers expose parts of the car from the outside, attach the device which then communicates with the car’s engine, brakes and transmission. The devices range in price from around £1,000 to £5,000 depending on the make and model of the vehicle that they have been designed for.
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