Smart home devices are all about convenience. But anytime you add a new smart device to your home, you also introduce potential vulnerabilities. U-Tech locks, which could be unlocked remotely by hackers, demonstrates that fact. Researchers in a partnership between PCMag and Bitdefender found a flaw in August’s smart lock, and while hackers can’t use it to open your door, they can access your home network.
August’s Smart Lock Flaw Can Let Hackers Onto Your Home Network