Researchers had to reverse-engineer several Volkswagen key fobs with radio transmitters to be able to discover how to generate the code required to open a particular vehicle.

If you're looking to pick up a new key fob, or repair one, you might wonder how long programming it takes and whether or not you can do it yourself.

Hayes’ car that was stolen was a Volkswagen. We reached out to the company for comment about any actions they’re taking with their key fobs to prevent theft.

Researchers found separate hacks for remote key fob codes to unlock cars. Most VW Group vehicles made since 1995 and millions of other cars are vulnerable.

In the VW attack, the researchers were able to extract a cryptographic key that is one of four shared across tens of millions of Volkswagen cars. Then, they were able to eavesdrop on remote ...

Key fobs are handy for keyless entry to your car, but carrying around multiple key fobs makes for a seriously bulky keychain. With that in mind, tech blog Filear details how to program your ...

The key fob is a notable chink in the modern car's less than optimal cybersecurity armor.

"The cost to replace the latest key fobs can be as much as $400 depending on the brand. Then add another $20 to $130 to program it to work with your car.

Virginia Thieves could use a key fob programming tool to steal your car, police warn These key programming tools can be purchased online anywhere. They can range from $60 to $600.