Keyless Entry: Why are people wrapping car keys in foil? You will also be shocked to hear the reason, the risk of car theft

• Risk of keyless entry
• Aluminum foil protection
• A change in the pattern of theft

Keyless entry car theft protection: As we advance in the age of technology, security threats are also increasing. Most of the expensive and modern cars in the market these days have ‘keyless entry’ (Keyless Entry) This feature is common. As convenient as it may seem to simply open the door and press a button to start the car without taking the key out of your pocket, it has become dangerous. In America and Europe, the number of cars stolen using this technology has increased tremendously, and now there is an atmosphere of concern among car owners in India as well.

‘Loophole’ in Keyless Entry System

Keyless entry system mainly works on radio waves. Your car key is constantly transmitting a specific signal. When you reach a certain distance from the car, the car’s sensor detects this signal and opens the lock. Cybercriminals and hi-tech thieves now use a device called a ‘relay transmitter’ to intercept these same waves. This is technically known as ‘Relay Attack’.

Click here to read news related to world affairs: Agni MIRV Missile: India’s ‘divyastra’ strike! The dragon received a tremendous shock of strength; The deployment of the spy ship also proved fruitless

Relay Attack: How thieves steal a car without breaking into your home?

The method of this theft is very shocking. Usually we keep our car key on a stand near the main door of the house or by the window. Thieves carry out this theft with the help of two devices. A burglar stands next to a wall or door and uses a device to ‘capture’ the signal from a key in your home. This device sends that signal to another thief, who is standing near the car. The car senses that the real key is nearby and unlocks automatically. Shockingly, to do all this, the thief does not need to break the car’s locks or break the glass.

Aluminum foil: A cheap and effective solution

To avoid these hi-tech thefts, car experts around the world are suggesting a simple yet highly effective home remedy — ‘aluminum foil’. This may sound strange to you, but it is very logical according to the laws of science. Aluminum is a metal known to block electromagnetic waves. When you wrap your car key tightly in aluminum foil, the radio waves it emits cannot escape. This prevents thieves’ devices from picking up your key’s signal.

What is the principle of ‘Faraday cage’?

This solution is based on the scientific principle of ‘Faraday Cage’. When an object is completely covered by a metal sheath, the external electric field or waves do not affect it and the internal waves cannot escape. A key wrapped in foil is a small Faraday cage. If you want to make sure, try wrapping the key in foil and taking it near the car. Your car won’t unlock, which means your key is now safe.

Click here to read news related to world affairs: War Alert: War will happen! The threat of Iran is not over, our work is still incomplete; Israeli PM Netanyahu scowled

Some other tips to keep your car safe

Besides foil, there are other things you can do to protect your car: 1. Steering Lock: Use the old ‘Physical Steering Lock’ along with modern technology. Even if the thief opens the car, he will not be able to drive it. 2. Signal Blocking Pouches: Special ‘Faraday pouches’ are now available in the market, which you can use to keep your keys. 3. Software updates: Get regular security software updates from your car company. 4. Key storage space: Keep the key away from the main door or window of the house.