Hotel Keycards: A Hacker’s Dream Come True?
Experts warn that contactless cards, such as the FM11RF08S variant, are flawed, allowing almost anyone to open doors. Researchers cracked these cards in minutes, revealing hardware backdoors and common secret keys. Users should check their infrastructure, as these cards are widely used in hotels and…
Hot Take:
Why spend hours learning to pick locks when you can just flash your “magic” contactless card and waltz right in? It’s like the cybersecurity version of a VIP pass—just not the kind you’d want around your valuables!
Key Points:
- Certain contactless cards used in hotels and offices can be exploited to unlock doors.
- Researchers from Quirkslab cracked the FM11RF08S card in mere minutes.
- The secret key for these cards is common across all FM11RF08S cards.
- Older card models like FM11RF08 also have similar vulnerabilities.
- These compromised cards are widespread, including in the US, Europe, and India.
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