IoT
Mitre, the creepy company checking your fingerprints on Facebook for the US Government
Jul 20, 2020Cybercrime reporter Thomas Brewster has written a fascinating exposé of the activities of Mitre Corporation, which has taken on some eyebrow-raising projects for the US government.
Insecure IoT devices could be banned and destroyed if they fail to meet UK security standards
Jul 17, 2020IoT devices could be banned from sale and destroyed if they fail to meet basic security standards, according to proposals put forward by the UK Government. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender BOX blog.
Man sentenced, two others charged, in connection with Satori IoT botnet
Jun 26, 2020Even after being charged, Kenneth Schuchman continued to create and operate a DDoS botnet, and communicate with his co-conspirators. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Your “smart” household appliance might have a short lifespan
Jun 8, 2020Are you itching for an internet fridge? Hankering for a smart washing machine? Thirsting for an IoT-enabled thermostat? Well, think twice before you make a potentially costly mistake when deciding what appliance you will be next be purchasing for your home. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender BOX blog.
How your network could be hacked through a Philips Hue smart bulb
Feb 6, 2020Security researchers have shared some details of vulnerabilities they have found in Philips Hue smart bulbs that could be exploited by hackers to compromise networks remotely. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Smashing Security podcast #159: Rap, robbery, and IoT holiday hell
Dec 19, 2019A rapping bank worker is accused of stealing from the vault, the devices that can hide your car’s true mileage, and why it may be a case of “No No No” rather than “Ho Ho Ho” when it comes to IoT toys this Christmas. And as Carole sups the mulled wine, Graham has problems with his internet connection… All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast.
Smashing Security podcast #152: Cats, hoodies, and rent
Oct 31, 2019What’s the problem with IoT-enabled pet feeders? Can hacking ever be illustrated without a hoodie? And just how are landlords using smart home technology to snoop upon their residents? All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by technology journalist and broadcaster David McClelland.
15,000 private webcams left open to snooping, no password required
Sep 20, 2019Once again concerns are being raised about the sorry state of IoT security, after a security researcher discovered over 15,000 private webcams that have been left wide open for anyone with an internet connection to spy upon. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender BOX blog.
IoT botnet launched massive 13-day DDoS attack against streaming service
Jul 29, 2019Can you put your hand on your heart and say the web application your company has built would be able to handle 292,000 requests per second, from 402,000 different IP addresses? Read more in my article on the Bitdefender BOX blog.
Did a hacked smart TV upload footage of couple having sofa sex to a porn website?
Jul 10, 2019A news report claims that hackers were able to secretly capture intimate footage of a married couple and upload it to a porn website. But I’ve got a number of questions…
Smashing Security podcast #135: Zombie grannies and unintended leaks
Jul 4, 2019We take a bloodied baseball bat to Android malware, and debate the merits of a social media strike, as one of the team bites the bullet and buys a smart lock for the office. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Oli Skertchly.
Smashing Security podcast #118: The ‘s’ in IoT stands for security
Mar 7, 2019Twerking robot assistants, an app from Saudi Arabia that lets men track women, and a gnarly skiing security snarl-up! All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by technology journalist Geoff White.
Electric scooters can be hijacked remotely – no password required
Feb 14, 2019Security researchers have demonstrated that it’s possible to remotely hijack control of popular electric scooters, forcing them to dangerously brake suddenly or accelerate. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender Box blog.
Smashing Security podcast #113: FaceTime, Facebook, faceplant
Jan 31, 2019FaceTime bug allows callers to see and hear you *before* you answer the phone, Facebook’s Nick Clegg tries to convince us the social network is changing its ways, and IoT hacking is big in Japan. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by John Hawes from AMTSO.
8-year-old ‘scared to death’ after hacked Nest security camera warns of missile attack
Jan 24, 2019A California family has described the ‘sheer terror’ it experienced after its smart security camera began broadcasting a bogus warning that three North Korean missiles were heading to the United States. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender BOX blog.
Got a Nest security camera? Enable two-step verification now
Jan 23, 2019Two-step verification (2SV) combined with a unique password makes it harder for a hacker to see what you’re doing in your home.