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Experts are warning about the latest technique of tap-tap vehicle theft in South Africa. In just the first quarter of 2024, the South African Police Service (SAPS) received reports of 5 511 stolen or hijacked vehicles. Do the math and that is 1 800 per month, 60 per day, or three every one-and-a-half hours.

Top of mind for authorities is the rise in tap-tap vehicle theft in South Africa. Vehicle-tracking specialists Ctrack say thieves are starting to favour this high-tech method with more modern cars, reports TopAuto . So, what exactly is tap-rap vehicle theft in South Africa? TAP-TAP VEHICLE THEFT IN SOUTH AFRICA The tap-tap technique is a signal-relay or cloned-device attack.



It is aimed at the latest vehicles with high-tech keyless entry and start systems. This technology relies on a wireless transmitter that senses the signal from a vehicle’s key fob. Even inexperienced criminals are becoming more adept at using these signal relay devices.

These devices trick the vehicle system so the criminal can gain entry and start the car without the key. It takes two people to pull of tap-tap vehicle theft in South Africa. One of the thieves possesses a device that captures the key’s signal.

Suspect number two then uses another device to relay it back to a vehicle when the owner is no longer around. A modern vehicle’s key emits digital signals that lock, unlock and start the engine. By using cloning devices, thieves can save and manipulate these signals.

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