The 6 Second Garage Break In: How Burglars Exploit Your Emergency Release

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The 6 second garage break in is a wire-based exploit that allows burglars to open your garage door from outside in less time than it takes to unlock a front door. Using a coat hanger or similar tool pushed through the top weatherstripping, intruders hook the emergency release cord mandated by federal safety law and […]

How to Stop Garage Door Break In: The 6-Second Exploit and Your Defense

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If you want to know how to stop garage door break in attempts, you need to understand the exploit thieves are using right now: a wire coat hanger, six seconds, and the emergency release cord mandated by federal law. This vulnerability exists in nearly every automatic garage door in America, and burglars are exploiting it […]