Hyundai, Kia pushing updates so you can't just steal their cars with USB cables
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The updates, rolling out for more than 8 million cars, also come with stickers.
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How Thieves Are Stealing Hyundais and Kias With Just a USB Cable
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Get Your KIA and Hyundai patched today to help prevent theft : r
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Better Call 4: How to protect your Kia, Hyundai from being stolen
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