KARR Bluetooth flaw exposes 2.2M cars to theft risk
Could a small device hidden beneath your dashboard make your car easier to break into? Nancy from Newtown, Pennsylvania, asked me where she should look for the KARR or SWDS "code" in her 2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid.Here is the first thing you need to know.
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{"Researchers found a Bluetooth flaw in the KARR vehicle security system.","The flaw lets thieves send a signal to unlock cars that have the KARR or SWDS device installed.","About 2.2 million cars in the United States could be affected.","The device is often added by dealerships as an aftermarket anti‑theft system."}
Why it matters
{"If your car has this device, a thief could open it without breaking a window.","Owners should check with their dealer or look for the KARR label and consider disabling the Bluetooth feature or updating the firmware."}
- What is KARR?
- KARR is an aftermarket car security system that some dealerships install, often with a Bluetooth component.
- How can the flaw be exploited?
- Attackers can use a Bluetooth device to send the unlock command to the KARR system, opening the car doors.
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KARR Bluetooth flaw exposes 2.2M cars to theft risk
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