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Frankly, this all seems like quite a lock of fuss over nothing. Firstly, pad locks are generally very easy to just break open with a set of bolt cutters. Partic

by slivym 8y ago

Frankly, this all seems like quite a lock of fuss over nothing. Firstly, pad locks are generally very easy to just break open with a set of bolt cutters. Particularly, if you look at more secure traditional pad locks practically all of them share physical design features intended at minimizing the amount of the actual shackle that's accessible. So to be clear- the second you see the shape of that padlock you know that it's not designed to be super secure. With that in mind - which are you more worried about? Something spoofing your Bluetooth pass code using some advanced tech, physically unscrewing the back and deconstructing the padlock, or the third option: chop open the shackle? What I find amazing is that they thought they advertise this product as more secure than any other padlock with the same mechanism. This padlock is a finger print padlock, maybe people like that convenience, but don't try and pretend physical security isn't a concern.

cwilkes 8y ago
Most locks are in public places so the threat from a way that doesn’t draw suspicion is much higher than one that requires you to carry a huge set of bolt cutters in to do the job. Also with bolt cutters that leaves a mark. With a high tech back it doesn’t (unless they record and you actively look at unlock attempts). Which means that to find out if your lock has been hacked you’ll likely have to physically go there, open it up, and then look inside to see if anything is missing.
crottypeter 8y ago
If someone chops open your padlock you find out about it next time you see it. The vulnerabilities in the article might go unnoticed, so the user keeps locking gates, chains, whatever with the bad lock and the crooks can come again and again and rifle through your shed, garage, whatever. It is absolutely worse than a chopped padlock.
aekotra 8y ago
> With that in mind - which are you more worried about? Something spoofing your Bluetooth pass code using some advanced tech, physically unscrewing the back and deconstructing the padlock, or the third option: chop open the shackle? Are you being obtuse? I'm worried about the options that are 1) easiest to perform and 2) arouse the least suspicion. So, obviously the first two by a mile. The tech is not advanced.
zelos 8y ago
Walking around lugging bolt cutters is pretty obvious, and also makes you more likely to be charged with "going equipped for theft or burglary" in many countries. Also, it costs $99. I'm pretty sure you could buy a fairly secure normal padlock for $99.

by slivym 8y ago

cwilkes 8y ago

Most locks are in public places so the threat from a way that doesn’t draw suspicion is much higher than one that requires you to carry a huge set of bolt cutters in to do the job. Also with bolt cutters that leaves a mark. With a high tech back it doesn’t (unless they record and you actively look at unlock attempts). Which means that to find out if your lock has been hacked you’ll likely have to physically go there, open it up, and then look inside to see if anything is missing.

crottypeter 8y ago

If someone chops open your padlock you find out about it next time you see it. The vulnerabilities in the article might go unnoticed, so the user keeps locking gates, chains, whatever with the bad lock and the crooks can come again and again and rifle through your shed, garage, whatever. It is absolutely worse than a chopped padlock.

aekotra 8y ago

> With that in mind - which are you more worried about? Something spoofing your Bluetooth pass code using some advanced tech, physically unscrewing the back and deconstructing the padlock, or the third option: chop open the shackle? Are you being obtuse? I'm worried about the options that are 1) easiest to perform and 2) arouse the least suspicion. So, obviously the first two by a mile. The tech is not advanced.

zelos 8y ago

Walking around lugging bolt cutters is pretty obvious, and also makes you more likely to be charged with "going equipped for theft or burglary" in many countries. Also, it costs $99. I'm pretty sure you could buy a fairly secure normal padlock for $99.