9News understands at least 80 cars have been affected since Tuesday, leaving shoppers unable to get into their cars.
The problem has been confined to a small area of the shopping centre, sparking concerns the devices were being deliberately targeted by hackers. Police were notified but Lakeside Joondalup said they did not believe the interference was a deliberate or criminal act. It is believed the keyless entry devices may have been disrupted by Wi-Fi signals or a radio transmitter, but the exact cause has not been confirmed.
"We have been in contact with the Australian Communications and Media Authority, who suspect the disruption is caused by a device as simple as an internet router," it said in a statement.Related Articles
& people wonder why I have horses tethered to the back of my car
deborahj77 People who relinquish control over their possessions be they cars, phones, PCs etc just to have a bit more 'convenience' deserve what they get.
What caused all the batteries to stop working in the key fobs?