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This fingerprint-verified smart lock can be foiled by a magnet:
Tapplock, a company that makes fingerprint-verified locks, has had a rough time with its locks' security. The company's flagship lock, which has been available since 2019, is apparently easy to pop open with a magnet. YouTuber LockPickingLawyer published a video last week showing how he could use a powerful magnet to turn the motor inside the Tapplock One Plus, causing it to open. The entire process takes less than 30 seconds.
The Tapplock One Plus costs $99 and features a fingerprint sensor. It also has built-in Bluetooth, so people can unlock it using an app. In response to the video, Tapplock commented: "Wow! Shout out to LPL for finding this exploit. Working on a fix with magnetic shielding, will be back."
This is a commendable reply, although it doesn't do much for people who already bought the lock. Most companies ignore bug reports or fail to fix the flaw. It at least seems like Tapplock wants to figure out how to prevent this kind of attack.
(Score: 2) by RS3 on Monday April 06 2020, @06:37PM
I find your post fascinating, but that you post AC is very frustrating. You do understand that there is no way to differentiate one AC from another? Some AC postings are brilliant, some are the worst trolling ever. It'd be nice to know who you are, have some consistency with communication. Don't get it?
Anyway, if what you're saying is true, I'm intrigued. If you have an "angle grinder" (dumb name- what, it only grinds angles? Sigh...) please try cutting turbine blade with a cutoff wheel. A high-speed pneumatic one would be a similar test.
When I was a kid I got some various grinding tips with 1/4" shafts. Chucked them in a drill and grinded on things. They would wear down fast, but cause some damage. Then, long story aside, I got a 26K RPM grinder, and radical change- grinding tips stayed intact and things grinded went away. Hmmm. Very interesting. Speed matters, and depends on the materials involved.