Yes, you’ve heard it a countless times. If you’re traveling and have to spend the day outside, leave your valuables back at the hotel room. And the most obvious place to hide them is inside the safe box.
But you might want to think again.
With a week of its posting, Syrangerpro’s video has become viral online, gaining over a million views (and counting!) on Youtube.
The presenter demonstrates how a typical hotel room safe works, exposing a glitch in the security. He enters his own unique password, hits the lock button and the safe locks. Then he enters the exact same password and the safe opens as it should.
However the presenter continues to narrate an alarming incident on his recent trip. Forgetting his password, he asked for assistance from the hotel staff only to find out that there was actually a default password set up.
Remember that old story? Just say “Open Sesame” and the cave of treasures opens. With the hotel room safe, punch in all zeroes, and your safe will open.
Distressing thought: The same trick could possibly unlock virtually any standard hotel room safe boxes.
So before you decide to leave your cash, credit cards and other important documents in there, check and double-check the safe’s security. And find an alternative place to stash your belongings.
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