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this is fun.

it seems most of these crosswalks can be configured via app from https://polara.com/ . So either the authentication was leaked or got physically flashed/hacked?




> SIMPLE WIRELESS PROGRAMMING The iNX is easily programmed using our industry-leading Field Service App, available for iOS® & Android® – no expensive software or proprietary devices required! The app allows technicians to configure system settings and sounds, as well as access actionable data on button counts, flashing cycles, and more.

Security not included!


The S in IoT stands for Security.


At work we used to say that “security puts the ‘no’ in ‘innovation’”.

H/t Baggott if he’s reading. ;-)


It can be secure.....

Or it can work.

Not both


Choose two from: security, accuracy, and speed.


And what you actually get is the remaining one?


Lowest price


I thought it stood for a shorter word.

https://www.reddit.com/r/theinternetofshit/


They said "The app allows technicians to configure system settings and sounds"; They never said the app _doesn't_ allow _non-technicians_ to do the same. What's the big deal?


Someone is either guessing the passwords, which may well be the same all over the city given the number of these devices out there, or cities could just be using the default password of 1234. Yes, really:

https://www.polara.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Polara-iN2...

> PASSWORD ISSUES: The iCCU can be connected to thru Wi-Fi. The buttons can be connected to thru Bluetooth. A. Once Wi-Fi is turned on at the iCCU, the Wi-Fi password is DEFAULT1 (ALL CAPS). B. Following power up, each button will say “change password” every 30 seconds, until the default password is changed. There is one shared password for logging into an iCCU and all PBS connected to it. The factory default password is 1234. Using a Field Service app, use 1234 to log into the iCCU or any PBS the first time, and change the password. This changes the password for all PBS and the iCCU. See Section 5.2 in the Manual for details. C. If the password is unknown, a Password Reset requires a call to Polara Tech Support.


Probably factory defaults exposed to the world


Or a mischievous or disgruntled employee did it, or gave the password to someone.


The manual says the default password is 1234


I've got the same combination on my luggage!!


A few years ago all 4 digit passwords got leaked, better change it!


Hoping it comes to the Flipper Zero.




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