During the past twenty years the locks and security systems for cars have undergone an incredible transformation from simple mechanical keys to sophisticated keyless entry systems that have often been difficult to compromise. Expensive high-end vehicles such as Mercedes, Audi, BMW, and Volvo have invested millions of dollars to make sure that thieves could not steal their cars by compromising the locking systems, because auto theft is an incredibly lucrative business. Few consumers think about the security of their key fobs, wireless access, and smartphone applications that communicate with your vehicle and a host of related internet-connected options that are now available. Even fewer consumers are aware of the information that is stored in their electronic keys, some of which is quite detailed.

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