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Exclusive: August Smart Lock Flaw Opens Your Wi-Fi Network to Hackers – PCMag
The security hole that Bitdefender found in the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect won’t let a hacker open your front door, but it could give a very patient one full access to your Wi-Fi network.
There’s no question, smart door locks are incredibly convenient. Features like unlocking the front door with a phone app, logging all entries, and automatically locking up when you leave the area are great. If you’re engaged in the short-term rental business, choosing the right smart lock means you can give renters temporary access during their stay, with no need for the messy business of exchanging house keys. Even so, you might have just a little concern in the back of your mind. Hackers got i…
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