Hyundai faces criticism for charging Ioniq 5 owners to fix a keyless entry security flaw exploited by thieves.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Security Upgrade Sparks Owner Backlash Hyundai Ioniq 5 Security Upgrade Raises Questions Among Owners Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners in the UK are being offered a security upgrade designed to protect against a sophisticated theft method using a Game Boy-like device. The upgrade, priced at £49 ($65), aims to fix a vulnerability in the car’s keyless entry system that allows thieves to unlock and start the vehicle without the original key. While Hyundai states this update addresses “evolving security threats,” many owners are questioning why they should pay to resolve a flaw in the vehicle’s own security design. Image : Google The issue stems from a hacking tool that has been circulating for several years, reportedly developed in Europe, which mimics the signal from a car’s key fob. By exploiting the wireless protocols used in certain Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric models, the device can bypass the lock and ignition system in seconds. This has made affected vehicles a prime target for thieves, with reports of such thefts occurring a…
