A newly-discovered security flaw in Samsung’s SmartThings hub is proving that even the biggest smart home systems aren’t hack-proof.
Researchers at the University of Michigan, in conjunction with Microsoft Research, have discovered a vulnerability in the SmartThings platform that allows hackers to effectively create their own keys for a connected door lock. A separate issue with app privileges would also allow an attacker to remotely control devices on the SmartThings network, and possibly steal the PIN for a home’s door locks, Wired reports.
