Researchers have discovered that what seems to be innocent Home Automation devices actually can be exploited.  Well DUH!!! They claim that they tested various devices and have come up with a potential of 250 vulnerabilities for these devices.

Well let me say this, if you replace your front door lock with a Blue Tooth or Wireless lock that could be unlocked with your phone, chances are you will get what you deserve.  Think about it. Both technologies (wireless and blue tooth) have various security flaws inherent in the design.  There are many free tools available to hack these technologies and you want to put these devices to "secure" your home?  Not good.  Not smart. 

You are inviting someone to find your house via a scan (ever hear about war driving?) and hack the door lock from their car.  Come home or wake up in the morning and find your door open and unlocked? Brilliant move Dr Smarty!   The bottom line is that these devices ARE inherently insecure to begin with.  Great idea to automate your home, but there is a limit that you should go and never cross over into another realm.

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