Security company discloses smart locked homes are vulnerable to break-ins
Finnish security firm F-Secure recently discovered a shocking security flaw in the smart locks sold by KeyWe, which advertises it as an incredibly secure and advanced lock, may leave users' homes permanently open to break-ins. KeyWe's current smart locks are not designed to receive updates, so the security flaw cannot be patched. The locks are priced at 155 USD on Amazon.
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