Criminals are using these new high-tech methods to steal cars in South Africa

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Toyota is offering free security upgrades to counter a rise in thefts of luxury vehicles in South Africa.

happens when the vehicle’s Control Area Network is infiltrated using highly sophisticated electronic equipment to gain entry and then access the computer system to start the engine.is achieved using high-tech receivers and transmitters to remotely read the vehicle’s security key whilst in the possession of the owner, thereby allowing the attacker to unlock and start the vehicle.

Toyota said that it has now developed several measures to mitigate possible theft of Toyota and Lexus-branded vehicles in South Africa. “These enhancement measures have already been shared with the Toyota dealer network through a series of practical online sessions and bulletins. In addition, the enhancements have also been reviewed and evaluated by VSS Administration – an independent South African organisation that specialises in vehicle security and automotive systems,” the group said.

Toyota customers who own certain models can take them to their nearest dealership for security enhancements from the first week of December. The group said that all new vehicles, as well as those arriving at dealers for servicing, will automatically receive these enhancements. These will all be carried out at no cost to customers, it said.Land Cruiser Prado ;Read:

 

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