CFL Automotive Security & Vehicle Lock Forensics 2

Question 1

What does the acronym PATS stand for in Ford's vehicle security architecture?

Accepted Answer

Passive Anti-Theft System

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Programmable Auto Transponder Security

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Perimeter Alert and Tracking System

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Primary Authentication and Transmission System

Question 2

In automotive forensics, what is a 'relay attack' on a keyless entry system?

Accepted Answer

An attack that amplifies a key fob's signal to unlock a vehicle from a greater distance

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A method of picking automotive door locks using specialized relay pins

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A technique for copying an ignition lock's wafer pattern using relay impressioning

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A method of bypassing door lock actuators by relaying voltage directly

Question 3

What is 'key cloning' in the context of automotive transponder security forensics?

Accepted Answer

Electronically copying a transponder's stored code to a programmable blank transponder key

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Mechanically duplicating a key by cutting a blank to match the original profile

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Photographically recording a key's bitting pattern for later reproduction

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Creating a forensic mold impression of a key for evidence documentation

Question 4

Which automotive unauthorized entry technique involves inserting a thin, flat metal tool between the door window and weather stripping to manipulate the internal lock linkage?

Accepted Answer

Slim jim attack

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Bump key attack

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Relay attack

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Impressioning attack

Question 5

Forensic examination of an automotive ignition cylinder reveals the wafer tumblers have been worn evenly at only the correct cut positions. What does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Normal, extended use with the correct original key over a long period

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The lock was picked multiple times using a raking technique

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The lock was decoded using a commercial automotive decoder tool

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The lock was subjected to repeated bump key attacks

Question 6

In automotive forensics, OBD port programming is significant because it allows an attacker to do which of the following without possessing an original key?

Accepted Answer

Program new transponder keys to the vehicle using the diagnostic interface

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Physically open the vehicle's door locks through the diagnostic port

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Disable the vehicle's immobilizer system permanently

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Access and copy stored GPS tracking data from the vehicle

Question 7

Forensic examination of a wafer lock used in an automobile door reveals fine lateral scratches across multiple wafer surfaces at inconsistent heights. What technique does this evidence most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Lock picking using pick tools to manipulate the wafers

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Forced entry using a drill

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Freeze spray attack on the lock cylinder

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Normal wear from frequent key use