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A single default password exposes access to dozens of apartment buildings (techcrunch.com)

submitted 6 months ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Beacon@fedia.io 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Realistically this doesn't sound like it'll actually lead to much (if any) increase in crimes against you. Most physical locks are just meant to be a mild deterrent, not actually be an impenetrable gate. They're just there to prevent crimes of convenience. If someone really wants to get into a door then they'll be able to get into the door regardless of how secure your lock is