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Are Your Smart-Lock Codes Safe? Survey Says Probably Not

According to a 2022 report by consumer tech research firm Parks Associates, about 12 million households had a smart door lock, and that figure has only increased since then. 

From the article, "Are Your Smart-Lock Codes Safe? Survey Says Probably Not" by Sean Captain

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