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Security Vulnerability in Saflok’s RFID-Based Keycard Locks

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cybersecurity, hacking, hotels, Internet of Things, locks, Security technology, Uncategorized, vulnerabilities

It’s pretty devastating: Today, Ian Carroll, Lennert Wouters, and a team of other security researchers are revealing a hotel keycard hacking technique they call Unsaflok. The technique is a collection of security vulnerabilities that would allow a hacker to almost instantly open several models of Saflok-brand RFID-based keycard locks sold by the Swiss lock maker … Read More “Security Vulnerability in Saflok’s RFID-Based Keycard Locks” »

Security Vulnerabilities in Honda’s Keyless Entry System

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cars, keys, locks, reports, Security technology, Uncategorized

Honda vehicles from 2021 to 2022 are vulnerable to this attack: On Thursday, a security researcher who goes by Kevin2600 published a technical report and videos on a vulnerability that he claims allows anyone armed with a simple hardware device to steal the code to unlock Honda vehicles. Kevin2600, who works for cybersecurity firm Star-V … Read More “Security Vulnerabilities in Honda’s Keyless Entry System” »

Bluetooth Flaw Allows Remote Unlocking of Digital Locks

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bluetooth, cars, hacking, locks, Security technology, Uncategorized

Locks that use Bluetooth Low Energy to authenticate keys are vulnerable to remote unlocking. The research focused on Teslas, but the exploit is generalizable. In a video shared with Reuters, NCC Group researcher Sultan Qasim Khan was able to open and then drive a Tesla using a small relay device attached to a laptop which … Read More “Bluetooth Flaw Allows Remote Unlocking of Digital Locks” »

Determining Key Shape from Sound

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academic papers, keys, locks, physical security, Security technology, smartphones, Uncategorized

It’s not yet very accurate or practical, but under ideal conditions it is possible to figure out the shape of a house key by listening to it being used. Listen to Your Key: Towards Acoustics-based Physical Key Inference Abstract: Physical locks are one of the most prevalent mechanisms for securing objects such as doors. While … Read More “Determining Key Shape from Sound” »

Copying a Key by Listening to It in Action

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eavesdropping, keys, locks, physicalsecurity, Security technology

Researchers are using recordings of keys being used in locks to create copies. Once they have a key-insertion audio file, SpiKey’s inference software gets to work filtering the signal to reveal the strong, metallic clicks as key ridges hit the lock’s pins [and you can hear those filtered clicks online here]. These clicks are vital … Read More “Copying a Key by Listening to It in Action” »

Smart Lock Vulnerability

Posted on By infossl
hacking, internetofthings, locks, physicalsecurity, Security technology, vulnerabilities

Yet another Internet-connected door lock is insecure: Sold by retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot, U-Tec’s $139.99 UltraLoq is marketed as a “secure and versatile smart deadbolt that offers keyless entry via your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and code.” Users can share temporary codes and ‘Ekeys’ to friends and guests for scheduled access, but according to … Read More “Smart Lock Vulnerability” »

Ridiculously Insecure Smart Lock

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bluetooth, locks, physicalsecurity, Security technology

Tapplock sells an “unbreakable” Internet-connected lock that you can open with your fingerprint. It turns out that: The lock broadcasts its Bluetooth MAC address in the clear, and you can calculate the unlock key from it. Any Tapplock account an unlock every lock. You can open the lock with a screwdriver. Regarding the third flaw, … Read More “Ridiculously Insecure Smart Lock” »