'It took less than five seconds': Volkswagen badges are being targeted by thieves for the radar tech behind them
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Thieves ripping off VW badges to get at radar units in under five seconds is a reminder that high-value sensors are now physical theft targets, not just cyber ones. Any connected hardware you ship into the field needs a threat model that includes component resale value and rapid, low-skill extraction.
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