Event Brief
Bluetooth flaw in KARR and SWDS devices risks car theft
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: A Bluetooth vulnerability in dealer-installed KARR and SWDS security devices could let nearby attackers unlock 2.2M cars.
WHO: KARR and SWDS security device makers
WHAT: Bluetooth vulnerability in dealer-installed KARR and SWDS security devices could allow nearby attackers to unlock vehicles
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 8:18 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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