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Exclusive: August Smart Lock Flaw Opens Your Wi-Fi Network to Hackers – PCMag AU
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.
Theres 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 youre 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 int…
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