AA chief reveals his microwave tip to foil tech-savvy car thieves

After his wife’s Lexus was stolen, Edmund King went the extra mile to ensure his keyless fob was safe

A metal box inside a microwave is not most people’s idea of a sensible key cupboard, but the AA’s president has revealed it is where he stores his car fob.

Edmund King already used a Faraday pouch – a bag with a metal lining to block signals – to hold his keyless fob but has gone to extra lengths since his wife’s £50,000 Lexus was stolen by hackers.

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After his wife’s Lexus was stolen, Edmund King went the extra mile to ensure his keyless fob was safe
A metal box inside a microwave is not most people’s idea of a sensible key cupboard, but the AA’s president has revealed it is where he stores his car fob.
Edmund King already used a Faraday pouch – a bag with a metal lining to block signals – to hold his keyless fob but has gone to extra lengths since his wife’s £50,000 Lexus was stolen by hackers. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian

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