Smart lock’s security issues leave open doors for attackers

Design flaw discovered in smart lock highlights ongoing struggle to produce devices that are both smart and secure.Helsinki, Finland – December 11, 2019: Consultants with cyber security provider F-Secure have discovered an exploitable design flaw with a smart lock that attackers can use to easily pick the device. The lock’s inability to receive firmware updates means the flaw cannot be fully fixed, highlighting the difficulties faced by manufacturers and consumers with securing the new internet-connected devices hitting the market. KeyWe Smart Lock, a remote-controlled entry device