This is a very good follow on article from – When hardware reaches EOL | Smart Thinking Solutions. Device cyber security is rarely taken seriously by organisations or individuals and it is really important when that device is connected to the internet, and what device today is not connected to …
I have always wanted WiFi controlled lightbulbs…
…but have resisted. Here is why: TP-Link smart bulbs can let hackers steal your WiFi password – BleepingComputer Your takeaway We are particularly careful with what devices we allow inside our secure networks, at the office, at home and at clients. Of course it has happened that clients have installed …
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Amazon IoT cyber security is not that good
Devices designed for the Internet-of-Things (IoT) have a history of issues when it comes to cyber security – which is why the UK Government has the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (PSTI) under consideration. However when buying IoT equipment, for installation in your home or office, you would expect Amazon …
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Apple’s report into how it stops App Store crimes
I choose not to call them scams but crimes. The Apple App Store is well curated, that is one of Apple’s selling points for its products – the added security this curation brings. But of course, the threat actors are always looking for ways to squeeze past this curation. Apple …
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Do you have an Amazon Ring doorbell?
If you do then you should read this: Amazon-owned Ring denies ‘ransomware event’ following darknet listing (therecord.media) What information of yours might might be on the darknet if this attack has happened?