Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub
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| Device Name | Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub |
|---|---|
| Brand | Chamberlain |
| Type | Smart Garage Door Controller |
| Released | 2019 |
| Current Firmware | Regular OTA updates |
Device Category
| Criterion | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | 2 (Rare) | Hub installed inside garage, accessible to anyone with garage access. No physical tamper protection. Bitdefender Hardware Analysis |
| Known vulnerabilities | 2 (Rare) | Some security researchers have identified potential vulnerabilities in the MyQ ecosystem, but not as widespread as camera or router vulnerabilities. Security Research |
| Prior attacks | 1 (None) | Garage door openers have not been used in large-scale botnet campaigns. Botnet Target Analysis |
| Updatability | 2 (Rare) | Firmware updates released occasionally but not as frequently as major brand smart home devices. MyQ Support |
Device Category Score: 2
System Category
| Criterion | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | 1 (Full) | Hub communicates with MyQ cloud services using authenticated connections. Local control without cloud authentication is limited. MyQ Security |
| Communications | 1 (Encrypted with up-to-date encryption) | Communications between hub and MyQ cloud use TLS encryption. Encryption Standards |
| Storage | 2 (Encrypted with obsolete encryption) | Hub stores minimal configuration data. Detailed encryption implementation has not been publicly audited. IoT Storage Security |
System Category Score: 2
User Authentication Category
| Criterion | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Account management | 2 (Basic) | MyQ accounts support basic user management and shared access, but permission controls are limited. MyQ User Management |
| Authentication | 2 (Basic) | Password-based authentication. Two-factor authentication available but not mandatory. Account Security |
| Brute-force protection | 2 (Basic) | Basic rate limiting exists for login attempts. Protection level is not as sophisticated as major tech companies. Account Protection |
| Event logging | 1 (Access event logged) | MyQ app provides detailed garage door open/close history and activity logs. MyQ Activity Log |
| Passwords | 2 (Require change after setup) | Users must set a password during account creation. Complexity requirements are moderate. Password Policy |
User Authentication Category Score: 2
Final Grade
GRAS Total: 6
Final Grade: B (Moderate to Low Danger Level)
