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Car security
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As Thefts Of 2 Car Brands Spikes, Springfield Police Urge Owners To Update Security Software
After a series of viral social media videos earlier this year exposed a security flaw in models of Hyundai and Kia cars that make them easier to steal, there has been a spike in thefts of those vehicles. The "Kia Boyz" trend showed how some cars could be easily hot-wired using a USB cable. In Springfield, a dozen Hyundai and Kia cars were stolen in April, with an additional 13 break-ins, police said. Officers arrested three minors and charged them with the thefts. Police urge Hyundai and Kia owners to reach out to dealerships about a software update to patch the problem. …