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Can hotel door locks be hacked?

At the recent Black Hat information security event in the US, researchers from the German Chaos Computer Club demonstrated their successful hacking of the mobile phone based door lock security used in some hotels.



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Add a travel door alarm to your hotel door. Place a door wedge under your hotel door. ... Add a portable door lock on your hotel door, as this will stop people from entering your hotel room. Place a motion detection alarm by your hotel door.

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One expert estimated that every day in a big-city hotel, there's at least one crime committed—and it's almost always theft. What little anecdotal and quantitative data is available only makes the topic more confusing.

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In these cases, you can ask for security to come and assist you. Most hotels have security staff on duty 24/7, and they are equipped to handle situations like this. They will likely ask you some questions to verify your identity and then help you gain access to your room.

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As a general rule, sympathizing with a guest that claims something is lost or stolen should always be your first response. Even if things get tense, if a guest claims you stole their priceless item for example, never indicate to the guest that you believe they are lying. Take their claim seriously and follow up.

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Here's a quick reminder to prevent hotel thefts.
  1. Don't travel with your valuable jewelry, aka expensive, sentimental diamond earrings.
  2. Don't leave items just laying around your room – jewelry, technology, computers, notebooks, cameras, even receipts (think identity theft).
  3. When you leave make sure your door is locked.


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  1. Check If Your Door Locks. This may sound like a no brainer but many of us assume that the door will automatically lock behind us. ...
  2. Make A Call To The Front Desk. ...
  3. Check For Hidden Cameras In Your Room. ...
  4. Check For Bed Bugs. ...
  5. Check The Sheets & Towels. ...
  6. Keep Your Valuables In The Hotel Safe.


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Hotel Room Security – Higher Floors are Safer Emergency rescue is best below the fifth floor. I compromise by picking a modern fire-safe hotel and always request a room on an upper floor to reduce crime exposure. Ground floor rooms are more vulnerable to crime problems because of access and ease of escape.

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A doorman (or doorwoman/doorperson), also called a porter in British English, is a person hired to provide courtesy and security services at a residential building or hotel. They are particularly common in urban luxury highrises.

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The top five stolen items from hotels are towels, bathrobes, hangers, pens, and cutlery. According to Wellness Heaven's below chart, hotel guests will also steal batteries, remote controls, and even lamps! The overwhelming majority of hotels reported guests stealing: 1.

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These are the five most common hotel crimes we've seen committed at hotels, but without a doubt there's more:
  • Burglary and theft.
  • Physical Assault.
  • Car break ins.
  • Prostitution.
  • Murder.


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