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While South African motorists with keyless entry vehicles can take several measures to stop tech-savvy thieves from stealing their cars, the best mitigations ultimately nullify the benefit of the feature.
Private security companies, car tracking firms, and insurance companies have warned about a surge in keyless car thefts in South Africa through so-called “replay attacks” or “relay attacks” since 2022.