Gone in 120 Seconds: The New Ways Criminals Are Stealing Cars
Release Date: 07/22/2026
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The Hidden Tracker That Knows Everywhere You Go
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Gone in 120 Seconds: The New Ways Criminals Are Stealing Cars
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Protect your car with these simple habits Andy Murphy of The Secure Family Podcast explains how to keep someone from stealing your car from your driveway. Car theft is not a simple smash and grab anymore. Andy shares how thieves have gone high-tech to steal everything from luxury cars to daily drivers. Simple habits, as he explains, will go a long way into keeping your car and family safe. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a with promo code: DAD. Protect your senior parents from scams with this free video...
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The Billion-Dollar Scam Industry Targeting Your Parents with Patrick Coughlin
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Exposed: What Happens After Your Data Gets Breached
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info_outlineProtect your car with these simple habits
Andy Murphy of The Secure Family Podcast explains how to keep someone from stealing your car from your driveway. Car theft is not a simple smash and grab anymore. Andy shares how thieves have gone high-tech to steal everything from luxury cars to daily drivers. Simple habits, as he explains, will go a long way into keeping your car and family safe.
Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.
Protect your senior parents from scams with this free video series. It will share why older Americans are being targeted as well as break down today's scams so you know the red flags to spot.
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00:00 Welcome and Mission
01:06 Where I Found My Data
02:18 Protect Your Parents from Scams
03:02 Car Theft Trends and Stats
04:20 How Car Theft Changed
05:58 Relay Attack Explained
08:31 CAN Bus Hacking
11:48 Smash and Grab Risks
13:23 Everyday Prevention Habits
15:40 Connected Car Account Security
17:30 Layered Security Tools
18:04 Trackers and Faraday Pouches
19:55 Key Takeaways and Wrap Up
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