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Kia Boys Fail to Steal Car, Tell the Owner to "Get Something Else"
Kia Boys Fail to Steal Car, Tell the Owner to "Get Something Else"

15 Nov 2023, 12:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Kia Boys madness continues in the States, with teenagers still breaking into cars, hoping they didn't receive the anti-theft patch

 
These Numbers Reveal the Horrible Effects of the Kia Boys TikTok Hack
These Numbers Reveal the Horrible Effects of the Kia Boys TikTok Hack

2 Nov 2023, 15:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Data shared by the Columbus Division of Police reveal that Hyundai and Kia models account for more than half of stolen vehicles

 
They Don't Care: Kia Boys Break Into 2021 Model, Realize It's a Push to Start
They Don't Care: Kia Boys Break Into 2021 Model, Realize It's a Push to Start

31 Oct 2023, 11:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you believed the Kia Boyz trend is coming to an end, you're wrong; teenagers keep breaking into cars for fun and views

 
Kia Owner Tackles Kia Boy Trying to Steal His Car, 14 YO Teen Arrested
Kia Owner Tackles Kia Boy Trying to Steal His Car, 14 YO Teen Arrested

30 Oct 2023, 16:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Another episode of the never-ending Kia Boyz saga comes to an end, as two teenagers got arrested after stealing at least six cars

 
14-Year-Old Girl Steals and Totals Kia As the "Kia Boyz" Madness Continues
14-Year-Old Girl Steals and Totals Kia As the "Kia Boyz" Madness Continues

29 Oct 2023, 10:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The owner of a Kia Soul says a 14-year-old girl managed to drive away in the car after starting the engine using an infamous TikTok hack

 
Hyundai Wants to Deal With the TikTok Saga Once and For All Using Software Update Parties
Hyundai Wants to Deal With the TikTok Saga Once and For All Using Software Update Parties

26 Oct 2023, 09:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has announced free anti-theft software installation mobile clinics to apply the patch to as many vehicles as possible

 
Kia Patches the "Kia Boyz" Patch, "Updated Upgrade" Now Available
Kia Patches the "Kia Boyz" Patch, "Updated Upgrade" Now Available

15 Oct 2023, 09:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia has started reaching out to some customers to inform them that a new software update is supposed to actually end the Kia Boyz madness

 
It's Funny Because It's True: Kia "Starter Kit" Goes Viral to Protect Against the Kia Boyz
It's Funny Because It's True: Kia "Starter Kit" Goes Viral to Protect Against the Kia Boyz

10 Oct 2023, 16:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia owners end up spending hundreds of dollars on anti-theft kits supposed to protect their vehicles against the infamous Kia Boyz

 
Hyundai and Kia Sued by New York City Because Their Cars Are Too Easy To Steal
Hyundai and Kia Sued by New York City Because Their Cars Are Too Easy To Steal

7 Jun 2023, 18:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / New York City sued Hyundai and Kia for creating a "public nuisance" by failing to install electronic immobilizers to prevent cars from being stolen

 
Hyundai and Kia To Offer $200M Settlement for TikTok Theft Class-Action Lawsuit
Hyundai and Kia To Offer $200M Settlement for TikTok Theft Class-Action Lawsuit

19 May 2023, 11:00 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / The Korean companies went through a PR nightmare over the TikTok-inspired thefts. This settlement will cover around nine million US vehicle owners

 
The "Kia Boyz" Nightmare Isn't Ending, Another City Takes the Issue to Court
The "Kia Boyz" Nightmare Isn't Ending, Another City Takes the Issue to Court

28 Mar 2023, 16:08 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Hyundai and Kia are not having a very good time right now. The brands are facing a lot of challenges because they omitted to add one important part

 
Here's How the Anti-"Kia Boyz" Software Update Works, the TikTok Challenge Is Done
Here's How the Anti-"Kia Boyz" Software Update Works, the TikTok Challenge Is Done

19 Feb 2023, 21:04 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Plus, we get a good look at that nifty sticker the South Korean brands are installing on the upgraded cars. Don’t miss this one

 
Kia's Solution to TikTok-Inspired Thefts Is a Software Update and a Nifty Window Sticker
Kia's Solution to TikTok-Inspired Thefts Is a Software Update and a Nifty Window Sticker

8 Feb 2023, 04:06 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / No more USB trickery to steal Kias! The automaker is letting owners know that they have not one, but two fixes. Here’s what’s what

 
The City of Seattle Takes Hyundai and Kia to Court Over TikTok Hack Vulnerability
The City of Seattle Takes Hyundai and Kia to Court Over TikTok Hack Vulnerability

27 Jan 2023, 09:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The “Kia Boyz Challenge” began last year. Unlike other internet trends, this one didn’t end after a couple of months and it’s wreaking havoc in the U.S.

 
Hyundai and Kia Are Facing Class-Action Lawsuits Because Their Cars Are Too Easy To Steal
Hyundai and Kia Are Facing Class-Action Lawsuits Because Their Cars Are Too Easy To Steal

24 Sep 2022, 11:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stealing a Hyundai or a Kia vehicle is quite easy due to the lack of an immobilizer, which is why both companies face class-action lawsuits over this mistake