After months of thefts that have led to at least eight deaths, car makers Hyundai and Kia are offering free software updates to roughly 8.3 million cars that can be stolen with the aid of a USB-A ...

A USB cable can then be used to turn the ignition tumbler, start the vehicle, and release the steering lock. In turn, this allows the Hyundai or Kia to be driven away and started again at any time ...

Her Hyundai was found with a USB cable inserted into the ignition. Fortunately, the one lesson she learned after having her car stolen the first time was to install a GPS tracker that allowed her ...

Automakers Hyundai and KIA are rolling out an emergency software update on several of their car models impacted by an easy hack that makes it possible to steal them.

Local police are warning car owners of a TikTok challenge inspiring car thieves to hot-wire Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a USB phone charger cord.

Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $200 million class-action lawsuit stemming a rash of car thefts inspired by social media videos. The “Kia Boys” could steel a car with USB cords. Skip to main content ...

Attention owners of Kia & Hyundai vehicles Criminals are using a vulnerability to bypass some car ignitions using a USB cable. While both manufacturers have said they are looking into fixing the ...

Police are warning about a social media trend that shows how criminals can use a USB cable — instead of a key — to start Kias and Hyundais.