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0 pointsalwaysrunning2y ago0 comments

I did a project several years ago for mgm that involved BT, player cards, key systems, wifi, etc and I can confirm they hotel locks are controlled centrally for various reasons.

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willcipriano2y ago

I would've thought it would get sent messages like:

And it would keep track internally so that if the central system went down it could still function with already issued keys until it is fixed.

TylerE2y ago

Such a system seems like it would be incredibly fragile to local attack - and this is one case where you can't just assume "physical access means you've already lost".

willcipriano2y ago

> physical access means you've already lost

I agree, thats why I figured if you can get away with fooling around with a lock, some wires and a laptop in the hallway, you can probably pick the backup key more discreetly.

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willcipriano2y ago

I would've thought it would get sent messages like:

And it would keep track internally so that if the central system went down it could still function with already issued keys until it is fixed.

TylerE2y ago

Such a system seems like it would be incredibly fragile to local attack - and this is one case where you can't just assume "physical access means you've already lost".

willcipriano2y ago

> physical access means you've already lost

I agree, thats why I figured if you can get away with fooling around with a lock, some wires and a laptop in the hallway, you can probably pick the backup key more discreetly.

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