This $32 gadget can steal your garage door code and hack your car locks

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How much do think it would cost to build a device that can wirelessly break into the majority of keyless entry systems and garage doors? $100? $200? $1,000?

Not even close.

Veteran gadget hacker Samy Kamkar built one for just $32 worth of electronic hardware, and it’s a burglar’s dream come true.

Kamkar, whose past exploits include hacking everything from drones to kids’ messaging gadgets, has developed a tiny device that listens closely to the radio signals sent by key fobs and garage-door openers. Once intercepted, the signal can then be duplicated by the device, acting like a universal opener for anyone who wants quick access to your property.

Read more: http://www.dailydot.com/technology/samy-kamkar-garage-car-hack/

Related Article: https://hackaday.com/2015/04/03/hack-a-lock-get-a-free-car/

 

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