Security News

Cynamics offers network visibility and improved prediction of attacks for smart cities and govts
2019-10-04 03:00

Cynamics, an Israeli USA-based Network Performance Monitoring & Diagnostics (NPMD) company, has launched a new holistic approach to network security that grants smart cities and governments...

Why smart home devices may be an open invitation to hackers
2019-09-27 20:24

Recent breaches in Americans smart home systems have raised the level of concern with IoT devices.

Should you trust your smart TV or streaming device?
2019-09-20 11:00

“Smart” devices might be handy and offer higher quality services, but users should be aware that everything comes with a price. And we’re not talking here about the price of the actual device, but...

Smart TVs, Subscription Services Leak Data to Facebook, Google
2019-09-19 12:05

Researchers discovered that smart TVs from Samsung, LG and others are sending sensitive user data to partner tech firms even when devices are idle.

Irdeto launches Trusted Home enabling CSPs to secure the entire smart home beyond the router
2019-09-16 02:45

Consumer demand for IoT devices is growing rapidly as they look to make the most of connectivity and the smart home. However, the increase in IoT devices also increases the number of security...

Smart Watches and Cheating on Tests
2019-09-13 13:22

The Independent Commission on Examination Malpractice in the UK has recommended that all watches be banned from exam rooms, basically because it's becoming very difficult to tell regular watches...

Cisco warns about public exploit code for critical flaws in its 220 Series smart switches
2019-08-22 09:47

Cisco has fixed over 30 vulnerabilities in various solutions, including Cisco UCS Director, Cisco UCS Director Express for Big Data, Cisco IMC Supervisor, and the Cisco 220 Series smart switches....

Cybersecurity challenges for smart cities: Key issues and top threats
2019-08-21 04:30

Urban population is on the rise worldwide and smart city development projects are harnessing the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to develop more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable...

ThinkReps to represent Cepton’s Smart Lidar solutions
2019-08-18 23:30

Cepton Technologies, a provider of 3D lidar solutions for automotive, transport infrastructure, IoT, security, mapping and industrial applications, announced a partnership with ThinkReps, a...

Hack of High-End Hotel Smart Locks Shows IoT Security Fail
2019-08-09 20:18

LAS VEGAS – A vulnerability in a popular IoT lock key – used chiefly by a high-end hotel in Europe – allowed researchers to break into hotel rooms. The locks in question are dubbed “mobile keys”...