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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TikTok trend sparks rise in Kia, Hyundai thefts with USB cord
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Hyundai, Kia owners face threat of theft due to social media
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Hyundai, Kia unveil free software upgrade in effort to combat thefts