This report provides a global overview of the changing theft patterns since
the 1990s. It includes an analysis of the impact of readily-available
information on the internet, changes in legislation and the effect of the
world recession to provide a comprehensive picture of vehicle crime and what
the future holds.
Table of Contents
1. Executive summary
1.1 Introduction
1.2 What does the future hold?
2. Vehicle theft in the 21st century
2.1 Background
2.2 Changing methods of vehicle theft
2.2.1. Key theft
2.2.2. Car-jacking and home-jacking
2.2.3. Fraud and deception
2.3 Development of new theft technology
2.4 Involvement of organised crime
2.4.1. Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Caucasus
2.4.2. Other countries and markets
3. Theft methods and weaknesses in system designs
3.1 Aftermarket diagnostic and programming tools
3.2 Replacing security components
3.2.1. Blank keys
3.2.2. Management procedures for the supply of security components
3.3 Weaknesses in system design, service procedures and protocols
3.3.1. PIN code access
3.3.2. Pass code and thru code systems
3.3.3. Reading and re-writing memory
3.3.4. Transponder cloning
3.3.5. Emergency start procedures
3.4 Locking systems
3.4.1. Direct harness attack
3.4.2. CAN system attack
3.4.3. Vehicle CAN BUS integrity
3.4.4. RF signal blocking
3.4.5. RF signal ' grabbing'
3.5 Academic research into security algorithms
3.5.1. Texas Instruments transponders
3.5.2. KeeLoq access control protocol
3.5.3. Smart key systems
3.6 Alarm systems
3.7 Stolen Vehicle tracking systems
3.8 EVI (Electronic Vehicle Identification) and mileage
4. What does the future hold?
4.1 Global recession and unemployment
4.2 New and old theft methods
4.3 Emerging markets - the future market for stolen vehicles
4.4 Developed markets - the future of vehicle theft
4.5 Future developments and threats
4.6 Future system requirements
4.6.1. Insurance requirements
4.6.2. Legislation
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig 1. Reduction in car theft in Germany and the UK since the
1990' s
Fig 2. Theft methods of new cars in Sweden
Fig 3. Concealed compartment used for smuggling illegal drugs
Fig 4. Theft methods of luxury cars in Russia
Fig 5. Examples of electronic theft equipment
Fig 6. Electronic theft tools for BMW and Audi vehicles
Fig 7. Map showing the global spread of Eastern European
Organised Crime Groups
Fig 8. Illegal immigrant concealed behind a dashboard
Fig 9. Complete immobiliser system made into a single unit
Fig 10. Printed circuit board with markings removed from chips and
components
Fig 11. BMW & Mercedes key programmers
Fig 12. Screen shots of Eeprom data file
Fig 13. Silca RW4 transponder cloning machine
Fig 14. ' Cobra Connex' stolen vehicle tracking system CAN interface &
installation manual
