Minneapolis Hit by Wave of Kia and Hyundai Thefts
By Derek Mitchell | Published 2026-02-27T12:02:59.108Z
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A surge in auto thefts targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles has hit Minneapolis, according to a recent report by the Minneapolis Police Department. The trend, which began gaining traction nationwide in...
A surge in auto thefts targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles has hit Minneapolis, according to a recent report by the Minneapolis Police Department. The trend, which began gaining traction nationwide in 2022, stems from a social media challenge demonstrating how to bypass the vehicles' security systems with just a USB cable and a screwdriver.
The Star Tribune reports that the vulnerability affects Kia vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2021, and Hyundai vehicles manufactured between 2015 and 20
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