London police have joined a chorus of police forces in Ontario urging vehicle owners to keep their key fobs in Faraday bags to combat auto thefts. So, what exactly are these bags and how do they work?

Brampton’s mayor is proposing a pilot program to combat a significant rise in auto thefts that would see free Faraday bags given to residents in the city. Patrick Brown said that the bags would be ...

The pilot program proposed by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is meant to help reduce the number of "relay attacks" in the city What is a “Faraday bag”? It’s a small bag or pouch into which people can ...

We've heard for a while now that hackers are taking advantage of keyless entry systems to steal modern cars in what are known as "relay attacks." And while some folks are using old-school methods like ...

Mississauga council is considering giving away anti-theft devices to residents to help address rising incidents of stolen vehicles in the city. City councillors Alvin Tedjo and Sue McFadden are ...

It’s a weapon police hope every vehicle owner will carry. The key fob is placed inside the bag when not in use. Credit or debit cards can also be carried in the protective pouch. “This is a good thing ...

Yes because you only need to block the signal from being boosted when you're away from the car. If you are in the car then the only way they can steal it is to hijack it, which they could do with any ...

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