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Smart lock opened with a magnet (Video)
The Tapplock One Plus smart lock could not save even a fingerprint scanner. It was opened using a conventional magnet. This once again confirms that gadget developers often forget about old primitive gadgets.
They could open the smart lock with an ordinary magnet in just 30 seconds, without leaving any signs of hacking. The magnet started the engine, which is located inside and the last one opened, writes "Popular mechanics."
The gadget has not only a fingerprint opening function, but also Bluetooth. This allows you to block it and remove the block using a smartphone.
In response to such manipulation, company representatives said that they would develop protection against magnets and shield the lock mechanism. But what to do to people who have already bought such locks remains unclear.
Another issue with gadgets was written earlier. Iranian Internet activists found that the application for the diagnosis of coronavirus does not help detect the disease, and monitors users.
They could open the smart lock with an ordinary magnet in just 30 seconds, without leaving any signs of hacking. The magnet started the engine, which is located inside and the last one opened, writes "Popular mechanics."
The gadget has not only a fingerprint opening function, but also Bluetooth. This allows you to block it and remove the block using a smartphone.
In response to such manipulation, company representatives said that they would develop protection against magnets and shield the lock mechanism. But what to do to people who have already bought such locks remains unclear.
Another issue with gadgets was written earlier. Iranian Internet activists found that the application for the diagnosis of coronavirus does not help detect the disease, and monitors users.