Car thieves are using increasingly sophisticated methods, and most new vehicles are vulnerable
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19th June 2023

FEATURE: Electronic systems designed to increase driver convenience and improve security are now being exploited by car thieves to steal vehicles; Networking and Security Lecturer Dr Omair Uthmani of Glasgow Caledonian University explains how the sophisticated approaches are defeating existing measures – and how the disguised devices used by thieves are difficult for police to spot if suspects are searched.