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Ethical hackers show how to open millions of hotel keycard locks | Any NFC-enabled Android phone could forge a master key for every room in a hotel
Researchers recently disclosed a significant security flaw in Dormakaba's Saflok electronic RFID locks, which are popular with hotels. It could allow a hacker to clone a hotel's...
The process requires updating or replacing the locks, management software, cards, keycard encoders, and integrated third-party devices like elevators, garage doors, and payment systems – a daunting challenge at best. "As soon as we were made aware of the vulnerability by a group of external security researchers, we initiated a comprehensive investigation, prioritized developing and rolling out a mitigation solution, and worked to communicate with customers systematically. Per the principles of responsible disclosure, we are collaborating with the researchers to provide a broader alert to highlight how existing risks with legacy RFID technology are evolving, so that others can take precautionary steps.
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