by Silviu STAHIE
The August Smart Lock won’t let people through the door, but a skilled hacker can find out the victim’s Wi-Fi password. Physical privacy is protected, but people’s digital lives are exposed. Smart locks are a great addition to personal security, as they free people from the burden of carrying keys. The hospitality industry is also a great beneficiary, with establishment owners able to choose, with just a few taps on their phones, who can enter their property. Like any other electronic system, the August Smart Lock needs to be secure. Any vulnerability would expose many people. Fortunately, the August Smart Lock is not directly connected to the Internet. It uses the Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for this functionality. Bitdefender partnered with PCMag and investigated a number of smart devices in the past year, including the August Smart Lock. While the investigation didn’t uncover a way to disable the lock and grant entry to an intruder, it did find that, with the right tools, a hacker can find out your Wi-Fi password. Read more on: August Smart Lock Keeps Your House Safe But Not Your Wi-Fi Password Related Article: Protecting Your Home When Out of Town Check out to Smyrna Garage Door Repair’s blog to learn more on how to get a secure garage door for your property.
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