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Hidden Car Alarm Device in Millions of US Vehicles Is a Hacking Risk – Patch Now
UC San Diego researchers discovered a severe Bluetooth vulnerability in the KARR Security System aftermarket car alarm, installed by dealers in over 2 million vehicles across the US. The flaw allows attackers to unlock, track, or disable ignition from Bluetooth range. Acrisure Protection Group has released a firmware patch; owners must manually update via the KARR app.
Jul 21, 2026 1 source