Thieves are stealing keyless cars in minutes. Here's how to protect your vehicle

"Car thieves are using tablets and antennas to steal keyless or "push to start" vehicles, police warn, but there are steps owners can take to protect their vehicles. Recently, a group of masked individuals forcibly gained access into two vehicles sitting in the driveways of two separate Anaheim Hills homes and drove off with them, according to the Anaheim Police Department."

"Through home surveillance footage reviewed by the police department, Sutter said the burglars broke the back window of a white truck and jumped into the car through the window. The masked individuals then hooked up a tablet to the car's computer system to hack into the car. "They reprogram it, hit the start button and drove away," Sutter said."

"Some traditional methods to protecting your vehicle - like parking it in a garage - are still reliable, Sutter said. Another approach is putting a lock steering club on the steering wheel of the vehicle. "Those can be defeated but that can take a lot of time," Sutter said."It's not foolproof but at least it's a strong deterrent.""

Criminals are using electronic tools such as tablets and antennas to steal keyless or push-to-start vehicles by exploiting onboard computer systems and key fob signals. In Anaheim Hills, masked suspects forcibly entered vehicles, connected a tablet to a truck's computer, reprogrammed the system, started the engine and drove away. Targets include newer, higher-end models with supercharged engines. Police are investigating and no arrests have been made. Protective measures include parking vehicles in garages and using visible physical deterrents like steering wheel locks, which can slow thieves and reduce the likelihood of quick theft.

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