SimpliSafe security systems are highly vulnerable to simple attack by thieves

Feb18

by Sindy Cator on February 18, 2016 at 7:51 pm

As security researchers turn their attention to the vulnerabilities in connected devices, they may have overlooked a simple ’90s-era attack that could make over 200,000 homeowners in the US vulnerable to thieves with a $250 gadget. SimpliSafe was touted as a wireless alarm system that’s cheaper than a traditional system and easily installed, even by most consumers. It’s also claimed to be used in over 200,000 homes. While looking for modern attacks, however, security experts overlooked a simple replay exploit that was common in the 1990s and used to cause havoc on garage doors. The attack is a simple one…