Tapplock: This $100 ‘Smart Lock’ Can Be Hacked Open In 2 Seconds

TappLock bills itself as an “unbreakable” smart lock. The $100 Bluetooth-based, fingerprint-activated lock has received praise across various press outlets in recent months, since its IndieGoGo campaign raised more than $300,000.

But it turns out that it’s easy to crack the lock open with some bolt cutters in around 10 seconds. Or, even quicker, an Android app can hack it open in just 2 seconds, researchers from British outfit Pen Test Partners claimed Wednesday. Tapplock has promised to issue an update that solves the latter problem.