KEYLESS REPEATERS

Keyless Repeaters: Tools for Security Research and Testing

A keyless repeater is a two-unit radio device that extends the range of a car key fob's signal. This demonstrates the "relay attack" vulnerability: one unit captures the signal from a distant key, while the other relays it to the car, tricking it into unlocking and starting.

Legitimate Professional Applications:

• Security Assessment: Ethical hackers and auto manufacturers use repeaters to test the resilience of keyless entry systems.

• Developing Countermeasures: Researching and creating new security protocols to protect against real-world relay attacks.

• Professional Training: Educating automotive security specialists about modern vehicle theft techniques.

Critical Legal Notice: The use of keyless repeaters to gain unauthorized access to a vehicle is a criminal offense. This equipment is strictly for authorized security testing and educational purposes in controlled, legal environments.