Buying a smart lock might be a dumb investment

We’ve known for some time that the Internet of Things (IOT) was basically a connected dumpster fire. Time and time again, these connected devices have proven that, while convenient, they aren’t necessarily safe. In fact, many manufacturers have a rather apathetic view on security, which leads to a lack of trust in connected products. Smart door locks are no exception. Two different presentations at hacker conference DEF CON this year make it clear there’s a long way to go before the convenience of a smart lock properly aligns with user safety. Anthony Rose and Ben Ramsey, from Merculite Security, proved that…
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