Published 1 year ago

TikTok 'challenge' videos put some Kia, Hyundai owners at risk for theft, NYC warns

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The Kia Challenge exploits a design vulnerability in some Kia and Hyundai cars. The trick to stealing the cars is hiding in plain sight on social media, specifically on TikTok. More than three hundred Kias and Hyundais have been stolen in the city this year.

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TikTok 'challenge' videos put some Kia, Hyundai owners at risk for theft, NYC warns

New York City is stepping up warnings to Kia and Hyundai owners about a social media trend that can put some vehicles at risk for theft.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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NYPD Warns Owners to Fix Their Cars as Hyundai, Kia Thefts Tied to TikTok Challenge Soar

New York City has a message for anyone emboldened by a viral TikTok challenge thought to be behind spiking car thefts in the five boroughs and across the country: We’re coming for you. It also has a warning for Kia and Hyundai owners with the affected models: Get a software upgrade. It’s free. Thursday’s joint announcement from Mayor Eric Adams...

1 year ago·New York, United States

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TikTok 'challenge' videos put some Kia, Hyundai owners at risk for theft, NYC warns

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TikTok 'challenge' videos put some Kia, Hyundai owners at risk for theft, NYC warns

TikTok 'challenge' videos put some Kia, Hyundai owners at risk for theft, NYC warns

NYPD Warns Owners to Fix Their Cars as Hyundai, Kia Thefts Tied to TikTok Challenge Soar

NYPD Warns Owners to Fix Their Cars as Hyundai, Kia Thefts Tied to TikTok Challenge Soar

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