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TikTok Forced Kia And Hyundai To Update Software

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Kia and Hyundai released a software update after a viral TikTok challenge taught users how to hack the vehicles.

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The software update is only available to a selected one million vehicles out of the four million cars that will eventually need the patch.

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The "Kia Challenge" on TikTok demonstrated how "Kia Boys" use USB cords to hot-wire cars, leading to widespread theft and a class-action lawsuit against the car manufacturers.

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Certain models of Kia and Hyundai cars lacked engine immobilizers, making it easy to gain access.

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Owners of affected models like the 2017-2020 Elantra, 2015-2019 Sonata, and 2020-2021 Venue can visit a local dealership to install the anti-theft update.

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Updates include an anti-theft sticker, longer alarm, and the need for a physical key to turn the vehicle on.

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Updates for other affected vehicles will be available by June.

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About 26,000 steering wheel locks were provided to vehicle owners to prevent theft.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration got involved in the saga after thefts resulted in at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities.

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The matter has turned into a matter of public safety.

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