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There are over a hundred potential ways hackers can ruin your life by having access to your WiFi network that's also connected to your computers, smartphones, and other smart devices. In the latest research shared with The Hacker News, Check Point experts today revealed a new high-severity vulnerability affecting Philips Hue Smart Light Bulbs that can be exploited over-the-air from over 100 meters away to gain entry into a targeted WiFi network.
There are over a hundred potential ways hackers can ruin your life by having access to your WiFi network that's also connected to your computers, smartphones, and other smart devices. In the latest research shared with The Hacker News, Check Point experts today revealed a new high-severity vulnerability affecting Philips Hue Smart Light Bulbs that can be exploited over-the-air from over 100 meters away to gain entry into a targeted WiFi network.
O'Reilly, the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, and Formulatedby announced a new conference focused on how machine learning is transforming the future of urban communities and mobility industries around the world. Rapid technological advancements are challenging cities and the mobility industry with new business models, methodologies in development and manufacturing, unprecedented levels of automation, and the need for new infrastructure.
Semtech, a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced the launch of LoRa Smart Home, a device designed for LPWAN based smart home, community and consumer applications. "With its simple and flexible network architecture, Semtech's new LoRa® Smart Home device offers a unique opportunity to accelerate the consumer adoption of smart home connected solutions."
A honeypot set up to observe the current security landscape in smart manufacturing systems observed numerous threats-including cryptomining malware and ransomware-in just a few months, highlighting the new threats that industrial control systems face with increased exposure to the internet. To further study these threats, researchers with Trend Micro simulated the fake smart factory system last year in what they called "Our most realistic honeypot to date," according to their report.
Hampton Products is introducing a new collection of indoor and outdoor security cameras to its Array By Hampton suite of smart home products. The new smart home security cameras operate through the Array iOS and Android apps and are part of the Array By Hampton ecosystem of connected home security locks, cameras, lighting and other smart devices.
Frost and Sullivan has predicted that there will be at least 26 fully fledged major smart cities around the world by 2025. This should offer cause for concern to those in charge of smart cities as once a threat actor has infiltrated the IT environment, they could move laterally into an OT system if they are not properly segmented from each other.
TP-Link, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, unveiled HomeCare Pro powered by Avira, an advanced network security solution that protects every device on your home network. "TP-Link is proud to partner with security leader Avira to provide its next-generation cyber threat protection system, HomeCare Pro," said Louis Liu, CEO of TP-Link USA. "In today's connected home, advanced security features that go beyond traditional router firewalls are now a must-have for consumers. HomeCare Pro protects your home Wi-Fi network by inspecting and monitoring every connected device including laptops, smartphones, routers, smart TVs, IoT appliances and more, and then performs a vulnerability check, ensuring that all devices are protected against cyber threats and that hackers stay off your network and out of your home."
Ambarella and ON Semiconductor announced a joint 3D sensing platform for the development of intelligent access control systems and smart video security products such as smart video doorbells and door locks. "Lumentum has worked to enable diverse applications of our VCSEL technology into next-generation 3D sensing products," said Dr. Andre Wong, vice president, product line management, 3D Sensing at Lumentum.
The Open Connectivity Foundation announced that products from BSC Computer GmbH, COMMAX, Haier, LG Electronics, Resideo, Samsung Electronics and SURE Universal will complete OCF 2.1 certification in 2020, ensuring robust and secure connectivity between devices. "In the near future, smart homes and buildings will have typically over 200 different products improving comfort, security and energy usage. Having all of these powered by mains cables or batteries which need to be regularly changed or re-charged is simply not practical," said Jörg Hofmann, CEO, BSC Computer GmbH. "By introducing the EnOcean energy harvesting wireless standard into the OCF world, BSC Computer has enabled simple addition of multiple 'peel and stick' maintenance-free sensors and switches into their smart buildings via the BSC smart secure gateway, a major expansion and improvement of the excellent interoperable OCF eco-system."