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That's pretty cool although there is an enormous security issue with this. Now anyone that sees the video and/or reads the post, can pretty easily (a quick goog
by jeffmould 11y ago
That's pretty cool although there is an enormous security issue with this. Now anyone that sees the video and/or reads the post, can pretty easily (a quick google search) determine where you live, and has free access to your building. If I were a fellow tenant, I would probably be a little upset if I found out that anyone could bypass the security of the building because of another tenant hacking the phone system. One idea to increase security may be to have to push a button on the keypad once the Twilio number answers to trigger a different script.
- jcsnv 11y agoAgreed! That is why I removed the hack after I posting. The current system requires a pin. Appreciate the feedback on the security issue!
- jeffmould 11y agoIt is a great idea though. I have been known to lock myself out by accident so this would be very useful for me. Many of those type systems have emergency codes (i.e. dial #0911 or #9110) that will also automatically unlock the doors for the fire/police. On the other hand, I could think of emergency or family uses where combined with a PIN code something like this could allow emergency access to a family member's apartment and also notify authorities at the same time. Or for a hack to have the system notify authorities while entering the building without alerting someone else.