Unlock the Shock: Hotel Room Doors Worldwide Vulnerable to Simple RFID Hack!

Need a master key to the world’s hotel rooms? Hackers show that with a dash of tech savvy and a cheap RFID device, you’re in—no cape required. #HotelHijinks 🏨🔓😎

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Remember when hotel room keys were actual keys, and the worst that could happen was dropping it on the way to the ice machine? Ah, the good ol' days before hackers could turn your all-inclusive resort stay into an all-access tech demo. While the Swiss lock company Dormakaba plays digital whack-a-mole with its patch updates, we can all take comfort in knowing that the classic 'Do Not Disturb' sign remains unhackable. For now.

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