Car keys are going digital, but they may not be completely secure, experts say.
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Samsung adds support for digital car keys to its phones with the all-electric Genesis GV60. More and more manufacturers are launching digital car keys, but there are risks involved.
"One of the biggest vulnerabilities is key cloning," cybersecurity expert Scott Schober told Lifewire in an email interview. "Cybercriminals can exploit an encryption flaw using a simple RFID transmitter. This allows them to copy the signal produced by the key fobs, which the criminals can then use to unlock the intended victim's car."
Samsung Galaxy users can use their smartphone as a digital car key, powered by NFC and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. The company says you can securely lock and unlock your car using your smartphone and even share the key securely with friends and family.
