The UK government has announced guidelines to make internet-connected devices safer to use following a spate of security breaches. It includes moves to make sure passwords are unique and not…
Tag: Internet of Things
The glitch that stole Christmas: How to handle smart tech gifts
By Prof Alan Woodward, Department of Computing, University of Surrey Although the rush to connect everything from toys to toothbrushes, cars to sex toys, and any number of household appliances…
Schools warned over hackable heating systems
By Leo Kelion Dozens of British schools’ heating systems have been found to be vulnerable to hackers, according to a probe by a security research firm. Pen Test Partners says…
Mirai botnet: Three admit creating and running attack tool
A US-based man has pleaded guilty to creating a giant botnet that was used to disrupt access to much of the web in October 2016. The Mirai malware also caused…
Connected toys have ‘worrying’ security issues
Consumer watchdog Which? has called on retailers to stop selling some popular toys it says have “proven” security issues. Those toys include Furby Connect, the i-Que robot, Cloudpets and Toy-fi…
Security Alert: Worrisome Security Risks Discovered in LG Smart Devices
By Ofer Amitai The Internet of Things is rapidly evolving. Digital devices are capable of an ever-increasing number of smart functions. The latest innovation to make waves is the Hom-Bot…