This is the third in a series of articles on the ability to rapidly compromise the security of mechanical locks, using electro-pick guns and the Sputnik tool developed by a burglar in Germany about ...

When considering why homeowners purchase technology products for their home, one must consider the principal drivers behind the purchase. These days, simplicity and convenience are paramount – ...

May 2, 2013 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you've ever accidentally locked yourself out of a room in your home—as in, one of those push-button or ...

Rich was the editorial lead for CNET's Home and Wellness sections, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Before moving to Louisville in 2013, Rich ran CNET's desktop computer review section for 10 years in ...

The front door is the first line of security in your home. Relying on a single locking mechanism just doesn't make sense.

It’s an open secret that the Internet of Things (if we must call it so) is pretty terrible, whether in standards, interoperability or security. You don’t really expect good security in a smart light ...

Let's start with two non-controversial propositions: (1) no lock offers perfect security, and (2) any lock that can be defeated by a "stupidly simple" method is functionally worthless. But can a buyer ...