Our Kia Sorrento (FX69VGC), a 2019 model, was stolen from outside our house in Durham Road, Sidcup, on Tuesday 26 September 2023, at approximately 20:45pm. We had only had the car for two weeks.
The car was taken using a new technique called CAN bus injection, which involves hacking the car's computer from outside and opening and starting it. Korean cars are particularly vulnerable to this method.
We are asking for your help in finding our car. If you see it, please contact the police immediately at sidcup.snt@met.police.uk, or 07464492489.
We are also urging other Kia owners to take steps to protect their cars from theft. This includes installing a ghost immobiliser, steering wheel lock, tracker, and CCTV if possible.
Here are some additional tips to help prevent CAN bus injection attacks:
- Keep your vehicle's software up to date.
- Be careful about what devices you plug into your vehicle's OBD-II port.
- Be aware of the risks of using aftermarket devices, such as remote start systems.
Thank you for your help.
Person 1: Black top/hoods up, black/dark bottoms Person 2: Black/dark top hoods up, jeans top hoods up
Vehicle:
- Colour: Grey/graphite
- Reg. No.: FX69VGC
- Make: Kia
- Model: Sorrento
- Year: 2019
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Source: Nextdoor