Smart Devices

Security 101: Protecting Wi-Fi Networks Against Hacking and Eavesdropping

June 13, 2018

The WEP and WPA2 wireless security protocols have both been discovered with vulnerabilities such as KRACK that hackers can exploit to compromise devices, spy on users, and perform other malicious activities. How can users secure their wireless connections?

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Blockchain: The Missing Link Between Security and the IoT?
May 17, 2018
Blockchain is one of the key concepts in IoT conversations today, touted to accelerate the scaling of IoT implementations. However, due to its nascent nature, what could be the potential risks, and how can blockchain play a role in IoT security?
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Alexa Can Listen Indefinitely, Potentially Exploited to Transcribe Information to Cybercriminals
April 27, 2018
Researchers found a design flaw in Alexa that can be exploited to eavesdrop and transcribe to steal all sensitive information heard.
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Securing IP Surveillance Cameras in the IoT Ecosystem
April 18, 2018
We discuss how manufacturers, users, and other involved parties can prevent IoT security incidents and work toward securing surveillance cameras in the market.
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Baidu Gets the Green Light for Testing Self-Driving Cars in Beijing
March 28, 2018
Beijing’s traffic authority gives tech company Baidu a go-ahead for testing self-driving cars on its public roads. What does this mean for self-driving cars and technologies?
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Are Your Wearables Fit to Secure You? Researchers Outline 3 Attack Surfaces
March 26, 2018
Researchers reiterate that wearables are vulnerable to different attack scenarios that risk users’ privacy and security. How do we go about securing the use of wearables and other IoT devices?
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Study: Single Connected Car Can Trick Smart Traffic Lights Into Causing Intersection Clogging
March 09, 2018
Researchers found US-based traffic systems vulnerable to data spoofing attacks, where smart intersections are tricked into indirectly causing traffic slowdowns.
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How Secure are your Internet-Enabled Voice Assistants?
August 23, 2017
An increasing number of home owners are installing internet-enabled voice assistants, creating more convenient and connecetd environments. However, these devices expose users to unique privacy and safety issues.
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Protecting Physical Security Systems against Network Attacks
March 27, 2017
Smart security systems in buildings allow for easier, centralized management of security and safety, but these connected systems also come with exploitable vulnerabilities. This infographic provides a guide for managing these systems and securing devices.
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CES 2017: Smarter Tech Highlights the Need for Better Security
January 09, 2017
From what we've seen in CES 2017, the future can be summed up in a single word: smarter. At the same time, there is always the need to push security at an equal pace with innovation.
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