High-security locks for government, ATMs hacked by researcher

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High-security locks for government, ATMs hacked by researcher

Electronic locks cracked by monitoring their power at Def Con.

Hackers could crack open high-security electronic locks by monitoring their power, allowing thieves to steal cash in automated teller machines, narcotics in pharmacies and government secrets, according to research to be presented Friday at the annual Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas. Mike ...

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