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posted by martyb on Wednesday August 02 2017, @07:58AM   Printer-friendly
from the magnets++ dept.

A security researcher who goes by the nickname of Plore has bypassed the security locks of the Armatix IP1 smart pistol by using only three magnets worth $15.

The researcher showed off his findings at this year's DEF CON security conference, held in Las Vegas last week.

The gun uses a simple locking system to prevent unauthorized firing. For someone to shoot the small pistol, he needs to wear a watch that sends an authorization token via radio signals to the gun and activates the trigger.

Armatix launched the IP1 smart gun in 2014 and marketed it as a way to prevent thieves or children from firing the gun. The IP1 is currently sold for prices varying from $1,400 to $1,800.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/smart-pistol-locking-system-foiled-by-15-magnets/


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  • (Score: 2, Insightful) by anotherblackhat on Wednesday August 02 2017, @05:12PM

    by anotherblackhat (4722) on Wednesday August 02 2017, @05:12PM (#548008)

    The big problem isn't that with the right equipment unauthorized people can shoot the gun, - anyone can do that by carrying their own gun.
    The big problem is that with the right equipment, you can prevent the authorized user from shooting the gun.

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