Kacy Zurkus The internet of things (IoT) has seen a string of vulnerabilities across multiple devices, the latest of which are new vulnerabilities in Dongguan Diqee 360 robotic vacuum cleaners,…
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Swann home security camera sends video to wrong user
By Leo Kelion A leading security camera-maker has sent footage from inside a family’s home to the wrong person’s app. Swann Security has blamed a factory error for the data…
Hot new application for blockchain: How does botnet control sound?
It could happen, warns researcher By John Leyden BSides Tel Aviv Blockchain technologies might be abused to create a takedown-resistant infrastructure for botnets. During a presentation at BSides Tel Aviv…
Amazon Alexa heard and sent private chat
Dave Lee A couple in Portland, Oregon joked that their Amazon Alexa might be listening in to their private conversations. The joke came to an abrupt end when they discovered…
Cyber Security: The Emerging Threat to Passenger Safety
By Ian Richardson and Patrick Carolan Not a day goes by where we do not hear of a company breach, cyber-attack or a company facing a virus or ransomware scenario.…
'Well intentioned lawmakers could stifle IoT innovation', warns bug bounty pioneer
The pushback against regulation starts here By John Leyden IoT security regulations could stifle innovation without addressing the security problems at hand, a well-respected security researcher controversially argues. Compromised IoT…