Ghost in the Locks - Owning Electronic Locks without Leaving a Trace

Explore the fascinating world of electronic lock hacking in this 44-minute conference talk from 44CON 2018. Join Timo Hirvonen and Tomi Tuominen as they unveil their decade-long investigation into bypassing the world's most widely used electronic lock without leaving a trace. Discover how a simple hotel room theft sparked a quest that goes beyond breaking into hotel rooms, revealing vulnerabilities in electronic security systems deployed across millions of doors in over 150 countries. Learn about the persistence required in hacking, the potential risks in widely-used security systems, and the importance of responsible disclosure. Gain insights into the intersection of physical and digital security, and understand the far-reaching implications of this research for the hospitality industry and beyond.