I have written before about the security limitations of “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices. Many of them are simple devices, possibly based on older tech, they tend to lack the hardware to allow for regular security updates, etc, etc etc. At least the UK Government is enacting laws to make …
Cyber Civil Defence
Here is a story I could not miss bringing you. Craig Newmark, who founded Craigslist, is going to invest money into projects that will help reveal the cyber security risks or strengths of consumer devices such as IoT home devices, cars and other smart devices. Craig Newmark Philanthropies will make …
Inside Trickbot – UPDATED
Here is a geeky article from a Microsoft research team – only read it if the intricacies of a hack interest you. Trickbot is a well established, sophisticated piece of malware that has been developed and expanded since it was first discovered in 2016. This constant change makes it a …
Amazon Alexa hijacked but it is now patched – updated
This was originally posted on 4 March 2022 I put this more academic article up, as a Saturday read, for some background into home automation and smart devices: Home automation and Smart Devices – some questions to be answered – Smart Thinking Solutions Now today there is an article on …
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Home automation and Smart Devices – some questions to be answered
Sunday reading over breakfast. Just before you jump in and automate your or if you already have connected your home to the internet of things you should have a look at this article by Iain Nash – a PhD candidate, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London …
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