Security Tales: The Smart Lock
Vladimir Bezmaly | 05.09.2017
- Johann, excuse me, I have problems with my mother, can I be a couple of hours late today?
- Yes, of course. Do you need help, Marie? If anything, we are ready to place her in our imperial hospital. You remember that we treat not only employees there, but also their family members. Maybe we should show her to the imperial Academy of Medicine? You once complained about her health!
- Oh, boss, I'm afraid this is more of a departmental matter than a medical one. I'll be there in two hours and explain. I think my mother isn't the only one in trouble.
- Marie, welcome back! So what happened?
- I suggest calling our PR manager here. So as not to tell the story twice.
- Even so? Maybe we should call our guys then?
— Call me!
— As you know, I rented the apartment next door for my mother. She stubbornly refuses to live with me, and her health, alas, leaves much to be desired. This apartment was originally intended for rent, and russia whatsapp data a door with a “smart” lock from the L company was installed in it.
“Yes, Marie, I lived in a similar apartment,” said Rita.
- Convenient, right? We didn't even meet the owners to hand over the key. There's a keypad on the door, and the lock just opens with a code. However, as it turns out, it's not that simple!
- What happened?
— After the automatic software update, the “smart” lock managed to block the door! Tightly! The built-in keypad simply stopped working, and in the morning I couldn’t get into my mother’s house, and she couldn’t leave! I had to wait for the owner’s representative, who brought regular keys. It’s good that there are regular keys for the “smart” lock, otherwise I don’t know at all. I would have had to break the door down.