Will AI Make Car Theft Easier or Harder?
- Becki Hooper
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Technology is now in all aspects of our lives and the advancements in AI are changing the way we live, work and drive. One question that might be on any car owners mind, will AI make car theft easier or harder? AI can both be a tool for criminals to steal cars but also a weapon for car security.
How AI Can Make Car Theft Easier?
While AI might make our life easier, it could also make car theft easier, especially if security systems are weak.
Automated Reconnaissance: AI can be utilised by scanning cars or apps to identify what vehicles are more vulnerable and easier to break in to.
Smart Social Engineering: thieves could use AI generated calls to trick vehicle owners into unlocking their cars.
Exploiting Keyless Systems: keyless systems are already vulnerable to signal hijacking and AI could possibly only make this easier.
How Can AI Make Car Theft Harder?
However, in the right hands AI can be used to enhance car security systems.
Advanced Anomaly Detections- AI can detect unusual activity, such as tampering, access attempts and can let you know immediately if it suspects a theft in progress.
Enhanced Vehicle Tracking- AI powered monitoring systems can help located stolen cars and aid in recovery.
Smart Authentication- this can add layers to car security such as multi-factor logins and biometric verification, which can make access very difficult for anyone but the car owner.
Proactive Security Updates- car manufacturers can use AI to identify flaws in their security and push updates remotely before criminals can take advantages.
Practical Tips for Protecting Your Car
There are some simple techniques you can use to protect yourself from Ai powered thefts.
Keep your car software up to date and install any updates straight away.
Use strong passwords in any multi-factor authentication.
Use faraday pouches or disable keyless entry fobs when not in use.
Always park in well lit, secure areas or a secure garage.
Always be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking about your car or asking for access to your car.
Final Thoughts
AI presents a paradox in automotive security. Though sophisticated AI tools could theoretically exploit vulnerabilities in poorly protected vehicles, they simultaneously enable unprecedented levels of protection.
By taking comprehensive security measures—storing key fobs in faraday pouches, parking in well-lit areas, and maintaining basic vigilance like keeping doors locked—you can significantly reduce the risk of AI-assisted theft. The technology itself isn't the threat; inadequate security practices are.
