Welcome to the October Secure Car newsletter, providing the news and views on the issues of vehicle crime from the past two months. In this edition we will be focusing on the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show with a special report from the show that summarises the advances being made by vehicle manufacturers and suppliers in security technology. We’ve also made a video blog with our highlights from the event, you can view this on the SBD blog.
It has been a busy two months; September also saw the IAATI European Branch Conference which was held in Bucharest, Romania – where 140 attendees met to share the latest news and trends on fighting vehicle crime. For a more detailed summary of the event, please take a look at the recent SBD blog entitled IAATI European event – Romania September 2011.
Coming up next for the Secure Car team is the 9th Escar Conference in Dresden, Germany on the 9th and 10th of November, we’ll be providing a summary of our highlights from the conference on the SBD blog. If you’re interested in learning more about our research and attendance at these kinds of events then please contact us at security@sbd.co.uk. In the meantime, please enjoy the rest of the newsletter, and if you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us.
The main items in the newsletter are:
Frankfurt Motor Show Special : Big Increases In Smart Key Availability
There was a significant increase in the number of model ranges fitted with smart key. These included the 2012 Citroen DS5; a Valeo system that will eventually be fitted to various other models. Read more >>
LATEST- Unlocking the Secrets of Vehicle Keys
Learn about the design, technology, use and costs of keys of 240 models from 35 brands. SBD’s latest report Key and Transponder Database (SBD/SEC/2314) explains the technology used, the features available, and the cost for replacement of the latest vehicle key designs. Read more >>
McAfee Raise Concerns Over Vehicle Hacking
In a recent report, security software company McAfee raised concerns that the progression in vehicle electronics may be continuing without adequate software security; leaving modern vehicles open to attack. The report entitled “Caution: Malware Ahead” raises concerns that were also raised in SBD’s recent report Can Thieves Control my Car? Read more >>
Additional items in this month's newsletter include:
• Further Development In Enhanced Key Fob Technology
• Manufacturers Waking Up To EV Cable Theft
• Phuket Is Car Theft Capital Of Thailand
• Car Thieves Capitalise On Natural Disaster in Japan
• Korean Car Thieves Steal Cars Using Paper!
• Malfunctioning Key Fobs Mystery in UK Street
