Author Topic: 'Toy' Deactivates Cheap Home Alarms, Opens Doors (Read 1955 times)

Sionyn · « **on:** September 13, 2013, 02:27:26 pm »

low-cost and home-made devices that can replicate their infrared signals. Fixed-code radio frequency systems could be attacked using a toy.
http://volvent.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/cloning-infrared-disarming-remote-of.html

c4757p · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2013, 02:31:51 pm »

Fixed-code radio frequency systems

This is why people who don't understand security should not design security systems.

mmagin · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2013, 02:36:03 pm »

That looks like a toy-grade security system.

madires · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2013, 02:47:46 pm »

What kind of security would you expect from something you bought for just 8 bucks? Would you buy a $8 lock for your front door?

BillyD · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2013, 02:58:51 pm »

A more apt title would be something like 'Toy remote disarms toy alarm.'

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