Q:I have a 1996 C4 Corvette I purchased recently. The car did not come with a key fob at the time of purchase. I have purchased a GM key fob correct for this year model and when I went to program it, ...

They’re small, they’re convenient, and, according to security researchers, they’re extremely hackable. The car key fob doesn’t exactly have the greatest reputation when it comes to digital security.

The patent application for "Enhanced automotive passive entry," published on Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, describes ways that could be used to improve upon the key fob used for ...

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 ...

Most cars allow you to start the engine by pressing the ignition button with the key, or by placing the key in a specific ...

Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have teamed up with Honda to find a solution to vulnerabilities in passive key fob entry systems which have led to an increase in car thefts. Two IT experts ...

Tesla expects you to pay $150 to buy the key fob, but it decided not to include passive entry as an option, so you'll still need to dig the fob out of your pocket or bag and press a button to unlock ...

We knew a Tesla Model 3 key fob was coming thanks to an FCC application, now it's available to buy via the EV-maker's website for $150. Or at least it was -- the sleek, black clicker emblazoned with ...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMK Electronics Corporation, U.S.A. today announced that it will introduce a new Passive Keyless Entry System for automotive applications at CES 2025. Integrating Bluetooth ...