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Bluetooth flaw exposes 2.2 million cars to unlocking attacks

📅 24 July 2026 at 15:10 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
Bluetooth flaw exposes 2.2 million cars to unlocking attacks

More than 2.2 million vehicles equipped with dealer-installed aftermarket anti-theft systems are vulnerable to a Bluetooth attack that could allow thieves to remotely unlock doors and disable engine starts. The manufacturer behind the affected devices has released a firmware update, but many owners may not know their vehicles contain the hardware. The findings come from … The post Bluetooth flaw exposes 2.2 million cars to unlocking attacks appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

A Bluetooth flaw in aftermarket automotive security systems has exposed over 2.2 million vehicles to unlocking attacks, allowing thieves to remotely unlock doors and disable engine starts.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
KARR Security SystemsSWDS modules
Attack Vectors
Bluetooth authentication using the same cryptographic key
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: Critical
Who Is at Risk
Vehicle owners with KARR or SWDS systems installed
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Install firmware update through the KARR mobile app
2Physically remove hardware if possible
3Monitor vehicle for suspicious activity and report to authorities
📦Affected Products
KARR Security SystemsSWDS modules

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