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

Answer

PATS stands for Passive Anti-Theft System, Ford's transponder-based immobilizer that activates automatically without any additional input from the driver.

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

Answer

A relay attack uses two electronic devices to capture and amplify the key fob's signal from inside a home and relay it to the vehicle outside, fooling the car into thinking the key is nearby.

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

Answer

Key cloning reads the electronic code stored in a transponder chip and writes it to a compatible blank transponder, creating an electronically functional duplicate that can start the vehicle.

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

Answer

A slim jim is a thin flat tool inserted into the gap between the door frame and window to directly reach and manipulate the vehicle's internal lock rod or latch mechanism.

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

Answer

Consistent, even wear only at the correct key contact positions on each tumbler is the hallmark of legitimate long-term use with the correct key.

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CFL Automotive Security & Vehicle Lock Forensics 2