Smart Devices

Hacker Compromised Family’s Wi-Fi, Taunted Family With Thermostat, Camera for 24 Hours

September 27, 2019

A couple discovered that their Nest security system was hacked after their thermostat was repeatedly set to high temperatures despite being adjusted and the hacker started talking to them via the camera.

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Mirai Spawn Echobot Found Using Over 50 Different Exploits
August 08, 2019
Another Mirai offshoot spotted: A variant of the Echobot botnet was found using over 50 exploits that lead to remote code execution (RCE), arbitrary command execution, and command injection in internet of things (IoT) devices.
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iLnkP2P Flaws Expose Over 2 Million IoT Devices to Remote Attacks
April 29, 2019
Millions of security cameras and other internet of things (IoT) devices were found with critical security flaws involving peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology. The weaknesses can expose the devices to credential theft, eavesdropping, and hijacking.
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Mirai Variant Spotted Using Multiple Exploits, Targets Various Routers
April 04, 2019
Trend Micro researchers uncovered a new variant of the notorious Mirai malware that uses multiple exploits to target various routers and internet-of-things devices.
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Vulnerabilities in Smart Alarms Can Let Hackers Hijack Cars
March 11, 2019
Security researchers uncovered vulnerabilities in third-party car alarms managed via their mobile applications, affecting around 3 million cars. Here's what you need to know.
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: The Enterprise’s Safety Online Is Everyone’s Business
October 18, 2018
Continued innovations in mobile technology enable businesses to respond to growing demands. Here are some best practices to make sure that the whole enterprise is protected against constantly evolving threats.
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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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